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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Why Use This Long-Term Care Food Safety Checklist?
This long-term care food safety checklist helps long-term care teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for dietary manager/cns professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: per meal service.
Ensures compliance with CMS F-Tags, State Survey Requirements, FDA Food Code. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Long-Term Care Food Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 8 sections: Resident Diet Verification, Food Safety, Dining Assistance, Documentation, Pre-Inspection Information, Temperature Control & Monitoring, Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention, Food Storage & Labeling. It is designed for long-term care operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per meal service. Each completion takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
Who should use this Long-Term Care Food Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Dietary Manager/CNS professionals in the long-term care industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.