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rowid facility_name facility_id address city state zip inspection_date deficiency_tag scope_severity complaint standard eventid inspection_text filedate
4806 BRUSHY CREEK POST ACUTE 425004 101 COTTAGE CREEK CIRCLE GREER SC 29650 2015-12-16 371 E 0 1 7KL211 Based on observations, interviews and review of the facility policy FOOD/NUTRITION DEPARTMENT INFECTION CONTROL, the facility failed to ensure that food was prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Dietary/Cook/Certified Aides staff were observed in four (4) of twelve (12) cottages with hair restraints not worn appropriately while in the kitchenette of cottages where food was prepared, not worn appropriately when food was prepared and not worn appropriately while putting food in plates to serve to residents. Staff in Crepe Myrtle, Jasmine, Camellia and Dogwood Cottages did not have hair covered appropriately. The findings included: During initial tour on 12/14/15 at approximately 10:15 AM staff in the kitchenette in Jasmine Cottage were observed with the side of hair not covered by hair net. At approximately 10:25 AM staff were observed in the kitchenette in Camilla without appropriate hair coverage. At approximately 10:30 AM staff were observed in Dogwood cottage with hair not covered under the hair net being worn. During random observation in the Camellia Cottage on 12/15/15 at approximately 9:01 AM two (2) Certified Aides were observed in the kitchenette where food was prepared without hair nets covering their hair properly. Staff were observed with the side of their hair uncovered by the hair net worn. During observation of the lunch preparation on 12/15/15 at approximately 11:10 AM, the cook was observed in the kitchenette in Jasmine Cottage preparing food for residents in Jasmine and Crepe Myrtle Cottages without a hair net covering the side of hair. During observation of the lunch meal served in Crepe Myrtle Cottage on 12/15/15 at approximately 12:20 PM, the cook and dietary/certified nurse aide did not have hair covered to prevent hair from falling in resident's food. The dietary staff/nurse aide did not have the front of his/her hair covered and the cook did not have the side of his/her hair covered under the hair net. During an interview on 12/15/15 at approximately 12:30 PM with the cook and dietary/nurse aide staff, the cook confirmed the side of his/her hair was not covered. The dietary/nurse aide staff confirmed the front of his/her hair was not covered. During an interview on 12/16/15 at approximately 8:20 AM with the Dietary Manager/Registered Dietitian revealed he/she did not have hair covered appropriately. A copy of the facility's policy relating hair coverage was requested. Review of the facility's FOOD/NUTRITION DEPARTMENT INFECTION CONTROL policy revealed under Personal Hygiene Proper attire for food handlers will include hair covered, clean uniform and short, clean fingernails. Beards, mustaches and sideburns must be kept trimmed. If serving food with hands is required, gloves will be worn. 2019-07-01