Based on observations, interviews, record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in one of one kitchens observed, and three of three nutrition rooms observed, as evidenced by improper dish washing, unsanitary kitchen area, undated food, expired food, inappropriate food temperatures, unlabeled food, unsanitary preparation of food, food with evidence of bio-growth, and residents not being served according to their prescribed diet orders. This failure created a situation that resulted in the likelihood of serious injury and/or death to 158 residents and resulted in the determination of Immediate Jeopardy on [DATE]. …
F812 citations in Florida
Food safety and sanitation · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Florida cites F812 less often than its own record predicts
0.92 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Florida in 2025, this is the portion that was F812.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Florida surveyors wrote
F812 findings written in Florida, 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.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure opened and prepared food items were properly labeled and dated and failed to remove food that was past the manufacturer's Best if Used By date or showed signs of deterioration. This deficient practice was identified in the stand-up freezer, dry-storage area, walk-in refrigerator, and B Hall pantry and had the potential to affect residents who received food prepared or stored by the facility.Findings included: During an observation of the kitchen food-storage area on 8/31/26 at 9:09 AM, one opened undated plastic bag containing peeled, hard-boiled eggs was observed. During an observation of the stand-up freezer on 8/31/26 at 9:10 AM, one opened undated bag of frozen peas was observed in its original packaging. …
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean environment in the food preparation are of the kitchen. Findings include: On 6/2/21 beginning at 9:30 AM, a tour of the kitchen preparation and cooking area was conducted. During the tour it was observed that 4 areas of the kitchen ceiling contained dark dust-like material on the tiles and air vent. These areas were observed over the preparation area where a staff member was observed cutting up raw vegetables, over the oven, and above the area where the tray carts were stored. (Photographic evidence obtained) On 6/2/21 at 9:30 AM, an interview was conducted with the facility Certified Dietary Manager. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Florida citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.97% | 0.99× |
| 2024 | 4.56% | 1.01× |
| 2025 | 4.12% | 0.92× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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