F812 in Connecticut. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Connecticut cites F812 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.60×
0.60 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Connecticut citations2.68%
Of every deficiency written in Connecticut in 2025, this is the portion that was F812.
Connecticut2.68%
National4.47%
Share of all citations that were F812.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Connecticut surveyors wrote
F812 findings written in Connecticut, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadAugust 31, 2026
Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure facial hair was covered when prepping food and that a soiled fan facing the food preparation area was not in use when food was being prepared. The findings include: 1. Observation and interview with the Director of Dietary Services on 8/25/26 at 11:30 AM identified that Dietary Aide (DA) #1 was standing at the food preparation area whisking yellow liquid in a large rectangular pan without the benefit of wearing a beard cover. DA # had facial hair on his chin approximately 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length (goatee). The Director of Dietary Services indicated that he was unsure of the length of facial hair that required a beard cover. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadFebruary 4, 2025
Based on observations, facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to label/cover food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage as well as wear proper hair/beard coverings while preparing food in the kitchen.
Observation on 1/29/25 at 10:30 AM with [NAME] Supervisor #1 during the initial brief tour identified bologna wrapped in plastic wrap in the reach in fridge with no label of date opened or discard date.
Interview on 1/29/25 at 10:30 AM with [NAME] Supervisor #1 identified the bologna should have been labeled when it was opened and he was unsure when it was opened and will discard. …
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