Based on observations, interviews, and policy and procedure reviews, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen to prevent cross contamination and the high likelihood of foodborne illnesses to the 40 residents who ate meals prepared from the facility's kitchen. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 10:35 AM when the following was observed in the facility's kitchen during the initial tour: 1. Equipment and Food Prep Area a. The ice machine's air filter had an accumulation of lint build up. b. The ice machine's gutter located under the interior portion of the lift cover had an accumulation of lint build up. c. The countertop under a juice dispenser had a dried tan colored residue. d. …
F812 citations in Louisiana
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
Louisiana cites F812 more often than its own record predicts
1.07 times the share F812 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Louisiana 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 Louisiana surveyors wrote
F812 findings written in Louisiana, 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 interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to follow professional standards for food service safety by failing to:document food temperatures for each meal prior to tray assembly and store clean dishes appropriately.This deficient practice had the potential to affect residents who received meals prepared in the kitchen. The census was 72.Findings:Review of the facility's undated policy titled On-Tray Dietary Policies and Procedures-Food & Beverage Temperature Control revealed in part.Food temperatures are maintained during serving times.To ensure residents receive safe food served at acceptable temperatures.Food and beverage temperatures should be taken and logged upon being cooked and again prior to meal service. 1.In an interview on 08/24/2026 at 12:13 p.m. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Louisiana citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.73% | 0.94× |
| 2024 | 4.36% | 0.97× |
| 2025 | 4.76% | 1.07× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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