Spanish Hills Wellness Suites

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Spanish Hills Wellness Suites, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the facility failed to ensure the hand sink in the kitchen food preparation area dispensed hot water; kitchen equipment was free of greasy buildup and food debris; floors were maintained free of heavy food debris and spillage; the ventilation hood filter was free of visible dust and grease buildup; and food items were properly stored in the freezer.The deficient practices had the potential to compromise food safety, increase the risk of foodborne illness, and create conditions conducive to pest infestation and physical hazards, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk.Findings include:On 02/24/2026 at approximately 8:30 AM, during the initial kitchen tour following concerns were observed:-In the food… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and document review, the facility failed to follow effective sanitation practices in the kitchen area and did not implement the pest control service's recommendations to prevent the proliferation of insects in the kitchen area. This deficient practice had contributed to the ongoing pest activity, increasing the risk of food contamination and compromising the safety and sanitation of the food service environment.Findings include:On 02/24/2026 at approximately 8:30 AM, during the initial kitchen tour following concerns were observed:Heavy food debris and dried food spillage were observed on floors beneath multiple pieces of kitchen equipment, including the stove, fryer, oven, toaster, cook line table, tray line steam table, dishwasher, walk in refrigerator,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 10, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure dented cans and expired food products were discarded, and the kitchen floor and essential cooking equipment were cleaned and maintained in sanitary conditions. The deficient practice had the potential to expose residents to foodborne illnesses. Findings include: On [DATE] at 8:00 AM, an inspection was conducted in the kitchen with the Kitchen Manager. The following concerns were identified: - The fryer exhibited the oil visibly aged and contaminated. Food debris was prevalent, further contributing to the unsanitary condition. The fryer's surfaces were coated with a layer of grease and food debris. - The floor under the stove and oven was found to be greasy, dusty, and littered with food debris. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) clean and sanitary kitchen floors, walls, kitchen equipment, and ice machine in 1 of 2 nourishment rooms, and 2) temperatures were within appropriate range for a food item and reach-in freezer in 1 of 2 nourishment rooms. The deficient practice had the potential to compromise food safety, lead to cross contamination of harmful substances to food, or cause foodborne illnesses to resident. Findings include: On 01/09/2024 at 7:39 AM, an initial tour of the kitchen with the Dietary Director revealed the following: 1) Areas observed with food crumbs, dust, debris, and/or soiled with grease included: -floor area under deep fryer. -internal components of stove range. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 13, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident snacks were labeled and dated, staff personal food items were not stored in the resident nourishment room, and ice machines were maintained in a sanitary manner for 2 of 2 nourishment rooms. On 01/13/2023 at 9:00 am, the nourishment room for the 300/400 units contained resident ice cream in freezer not dated, one container in bag with brown sludge on top. Staff personal items were found in cabinets with open coffee beverage in a can. On 01/13/2023 in the morning, the ice and water machine in the nourishment room for the 100/200 units had white slime found on tray. On 01/13/23 at 9:38 AM, the Charge Nurse explained nourishment room was for residents only, all food items should be labeled and dated. […]