Pines Personal Care Home

Observed raw shelled eggs used in the facility. PIC stated that she uses them to mix with the liquid eggs. PIC had a batch of cooked scrambled eggs just sitting to be served to residents. CA: Pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of:

(i) Foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Béarnaise sauce, mayonnaise, meringue, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages, P and

(ii) Except as specified in paragraph 6 of this subsection, recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. PIC was informed that she must use pasteurized egg products for the residents. Informed PIC about the rules of raw eggs and she verbally understood.

Observed expired test strips in the facility dated 12/2025. CA: In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. PIC will have new test strips purchased ASAP.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed light bulb under the vent hood not covered with a shield and three other light fixtures in the main kitchen area not covered with a shield or protective sleeves. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have light bulbs shielded ASAP.

Observed an expired Serv Safe Certification for the CFSM posted in the kitchen. CA: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC removed the expired certificate off of the wall.

Observed no Food Safety Manager on site. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified. PIC will hire a Food Safety Manager.

Observed TCS food items (collard greens and hotdogs) in the reach in cooler not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC placed the food items in the freezer to rapidly cool.

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC supplied the handwashing sink with paper towels.

Observed leak at the vegetable sink faucet. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.

Observed the fume hood with an accumulation of dust. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.

Observed TCS food items such as shell eggs and milk in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC placed the food items in another RIC to rapidly cool.

Observed no paper towels at the HW sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC supplied the HW sink with paper towels.

Observed TCS food (chicken and stew beef) held over 24 hours in facility not marked with the use by date. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC discarded TCS food items.

Observed designated fruit/vegetable sink being used to thaw chicken. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC removed the chicken from the fruit/vegetable sink.

Observed RIFs covered with rust, holes in the lid, and not sealing properly. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. PIC will need to replace RIFs.

Observed the fume hood with an accumulation of dust. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fumehood cleaned.

Observed molded broccoli in the RIC. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded the food items.

Observed no test strips at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three-compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the fume hood with an accumulation of dust. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fumehood cleaned.

Observed no covered trash can in the unisex employee bathroom. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. PIC will provide a covered trash can for the bathroom.

Observed equipment such as RIC and RIF nonfunctional and being stored in facility. CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. PIC will have the equipment removed from the property.

Observed raw shelled eggs used in facility to batch cook scrambled eggs. CA: In a food service establishment that serves a highly susceptible population pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of except as specified in paragraph 6 of this subsection, recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. PIC will use the eggs for boiling or as an ingredient in cakes only.

Observed TCS food (turkey) held over 24 hours in facility not marked with the use by date. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC discarded TCS food.

Observed no cold water supplied to the vegetable sink. CA: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. PIC will have sink repaired.

Observed leak at the vegetable sink faucet. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.

Observed light bulb under fume hood not shielded. CA: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will shield light bulb.

Observed light bulbs throughout the kitchen not functioning. CA: The lighting intensity shall be t least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC will have light bulbs replaced.

Observed employee food product and drink stored among facility food in reach in cooler. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC will provide a designated area to store employee personal food.