**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain palatable food at minimum safe temperatures for 1 of 1 meals observed. The facility reported a census of 36 residents.Findings include:1. During an observation on 7/7/25 at 11:43 a.m., Staff A, [NAME] started to serve lunch. The meal included breaded fish, green beans, and french fries. During the service, the lights of the steam table were not illuminated. During an interview on 7/7/25 at 12:37 p.m., Staff A stated she completed serving the meal. The State Agency (SA) requested a test tray. With the Certified Dietary Manager present and with the use of a facility thermometer the following food temperatures were obtained: a. Breaded fish 132.5 degrees F (Fahrenheit). b. [NAME] beans 126 degrees F. c. French fries 93 degrees F. During the observation, the CDM stated the temperatures should be at a minimum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit and stated the steam table was not on.Review of the undated facility policy titled Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For Holding Hot and Cold Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs)”, revealed a Purpose statement which declared To prevent foodborne illness by ensuring that all potentially hazardous foods are held under the proper temperatures. The Instructions section directed staff, in part: #2. Hold hot foods at 135 degrees or above. a. Preheat steam tables and hot boxes. 2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 6/16/25, identified Resident #22 with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, which indicated intact cognition. During an interview on 7/7/25 at 11:05 a.m., Resident #22 stated food that was supposed to be hot was served cold. She reported having been served cold scrambled eggs for breakfast on 7/7/25. 3. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 scored a 15 out of 15 on the BIMS exam, which indicated cognition intact. During an observation of lunch on 7/7/25 at 11:52 a.m., Resident #6 took a bite of a french fry and commented to her tablemate that the french fries were not really hot. During an interview on 7/7/25 at 2:28 p.m., Resident #6 queried on her lunch stating the french fries were cold. 4. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #11 scored a 12 out of 15 on the BIMS exam, which indicated cognition moderately impaired. During an interview on 7/7/25 at 10:26 a.m., Resident #11 stated she ate in her room. Resident #11 asked about the temperature of the food and Resident #11 stated the food was sometimes cold, and rarely was it a good temperature.