F908 in Alabama. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Alabama cites F908 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share4.38×
4.38 times the share F908 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Alabama citations1.99%
Of every deficiency written in Alabama in 2025, this is the portion that was F908.
Alabama1.99%
National0.45%
Share of all citations that were F908.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Alabama surveyors wrote
F908 findings written in Alabama, 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.
L · Immediate jeopardy, widespreadMarch 1, 2022
Based on observations, interviews, review of a facility policy titled, Water Temperatures, Safety Of, review of facility Maintenance Repair Log sheets, and review of facility Water Temp Log Sheet documents, the facility failed to monitor and maintain the water heating/boiler system in safe operating condition to prevent hazardous hot water temperatures. Water temperatures were observed in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (F) on all residential wings/units of the facility, including the Dementia Unit. …
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternAugust 1, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure dryer lint traps did not contain an abundance of lint for 2 of 4 dryers observed as part of the environment task.Findings included:The facility's undated policy titled, Laundry Dryer Lint Trap Cleaning Policy and Procedure, indicated, Purpose - To ensure the safe operation of laundry equipment by preventing lint accumulation. The policy further indicated. Clean each dryer lint trap every two (2) hours while dryers are in operation and Clean immediately if excessive lint accumulation is observed. The policy further indicated, Record each lint trap cleaning on the Dryer Lint Trap Cleaning Log.The facility's manual titled, Tumble Dryers Preventative Maintenance, dated 07/2015, indicated, 1. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadApril 18, 2019
Based on observations, the (YEAR) Food Code, and interviews with staff, the facility failed to ensure the temperature gauge of the final rinse water of the dish machine was functioning properly to ensure dishes were effectively sanitized.
This had the potential to affect 62 residents for whom meals were prepared and served.
Findings Include:
The (YEAR) Food & (and) Drug Administration Food Code revealed: .4-501.112 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures.
(A) .in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water SANITIZING rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than . …
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