Based on observations, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure sanitization of dishware (utensils, dishes, pots/pans) used to serve residents, staff, and visitors for 2 of 5 dishwashers (main kitchen and Edgewater). Failure to ensure the mechanical dishwashing machine maintains the correct hot water temperature to destroy pathogens may result in the spread of illness and/or foodborne illness to residents, staff, or visitors. During the on-site recertification survey, the team determined a potential Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation existed on 07/08/26 at 12:55 p.m. when the dishwasher rinse cycle failed to reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit (F) at plate level. …
F812 citations in North Dakota
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
North Dakota cites F812 more often than its own record predicts
1.05 times the share F812 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in North Dakota 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 North Dakota surveyors wrote
F812 findings written in North Dakota, 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, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food items were stored and monitored in a safe manner for 1 of 3 sampled residents with personal refrigerators (Resident #21). Failure to discard expired and spoiled food items may result in the consumption of unsafe food and place residents at risk for foodborne illness.Findings include:Review of facility policy titled Resident Refrigeration, Food (LTC [long term care]) occurred on 08/15/26. This policy, dated 02/24/26, stated, . staff is responsible to discard . any perishable foods after the appropriate time when it is considered unsafe .Observation of Resident #4's refrigerator on 08/17/26 at 11:45 a.m. …
Based on observation, review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code (YEAR), and staff interview, the facility failed to store, clean, and sanitize equipment and utensils under sanitary conditions in 1 of 1 kitchen. Failure to ensure dishware is free from dust/debris has the potential to result in foodborne illness to residents, staff and visitors. Findings include: Review of the (YEAR) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, Protection of Clean Items, F-901.11, page 151, stated, . After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining . …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of North Dakota citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.56% | 0.91× |
| 2024 | 4.44% | 0.98× |
| 2025 | 4.70% | 1.05× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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