Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, the walk-in refrigerator temperature was above 41 degrees Fahrenheit and food was stored in the danger zone. The food temperatures were above 41 degrees. This was cited at an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ). In addition, there were opened and undated food items in the walk-in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage. Dietary staff were observed during lunch tray line service to touch food and other surfaces. NOTICE: Notice of the Immediate Jeopardy was given verbally to the Administrator (ADM), Dietary Manager (DM), and Director of Nursing (DON) on 4/6/26 at 10:31 AM. …
F812 citations in Utah
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
Utah cites F812 more often than its own record predicts
1.25 times the share F812 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Utah 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 Utah surveyors wrote
F812 findings written in Utah, 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 and interview, the facility failed to store and prepare food under sanitary conditions to prevent cross-contamination and ensure proper food rotation. Specifically, food items were not labeled, and food items were not stored appropriately.Findings included:On 8/10/26 at 8:27 AM, an initial observation of the kitchen environment was conducted and revealed the following:a. Walk-In Refrigerator: A box of tomatoes located on the bottom shelf was uncovered and undated. A tote containing a plastic bag of chicken was stored directly above this box of tomatoes. b. Dry Storage: An opened box of flour tortillas and four boxes of [NAME] Round Top Bread lacked a received date on the outside of the packaging. c. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Utah citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.40% | 0.88× |
| 2024 | 4.49% | 0.99× |
| 2025 | 5.57% | 1.25× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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