Long-Term Care Food Safety Checklist
Comprehensive long-term care food safety checklist covering resident meal service, texture-modified diets, and nutritional safety.
- Industry: Long-Term Care
- Frequency: Per meal service
- Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
- Role: Dietary Manager/CNS
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: CMS F-Tags, State Survey Requirements, FDA Food Code
Resident Diet Verification
Diet accuracy
- Diet cards/preferences verified?
- Texture-modified diets correct (IDDSI)?
- Thickened liquids at correct consistency?
- Resident identification verified?
Food Safety
Temperature and handling
- Hot foods served at safe temperature?
- Cold foods at safe temperature?
- Food holding time monitored?
Dining Assistance
Resident support
- Residents needing assistance identified?
- Proper positioning for eating?
- Adequate time for eating provided?
Documentation
Meal intake
- Meal intake documented?
- Eating concerns reported to nursing?
Pre-Inspection Information
Initial inspection details and documentation
- Inspector Name
- Inspection Date
- Location / Kitchen Area
- Inspection Type (Routine/Follow-up/Complaint)
- Previous inspection date and findings reviewed?
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Verify all temperature-sensitive equipment and food items
- Refrigerator temperature at or below 41°F (5°C)?
- Freezer temperature at or below 0°F (-18°C)?
- Hot holding foods at or above 135°F (57°C)?
- Thermometers calibrated and functional?
- Temperature logs current and properly maintained?
Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention
Proper food handling practices and contamination prevention
- Proper handwashing observed (20 seconds, soap)?
- Gloves used properly for ready-to-eat foods?
- Raw and cooked foods properly separated?
- Color-coded cutting boards used correctly?
- Allergen cross-contact controls in place?
Food Storage & Labeling
Proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food items
- FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation followed?
- All items properly date-labeled?
- Food stored 6 inches off floor?
- No expired products in storage?
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