F-Tag Reference · Nutrition & Dietary
F804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Cited 3,922 times across 10+ facilities in 53 states.
3,922
Total citations
10+
Facilities
53
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F804 requires
F804 corresponds to the federal standard: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.. When a surveyor finds that a facility is not meeting this standard, they cite the tag and assign a scope/severity letter (A–L) describing how widespread the issue is and how much harm it caused.
Severity distribution
- Level 3 — Actual harm 4
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 3,886
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 32
States with the most F804 citations
| State | F804 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 475 |
| Ohio | 315 |
| Texas | 285 |
| Pennsylvania | 261 |
| Missouri | 246 |
| Illinois | 216 |
| New York | 174 |
| Michigan | 145 |
| Indiana | 125 |
| Iowa | 113 |
Facilities with the most F804 citations
| Facility | Location | F804 citations |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Rehab And Healthcare Center | SAINT PETERS, MO | 6 |
| Grandview Nursing And Rehabilitation | DANVILLE, PA | 6 |
| Bria Of Belleville | BELLEVILLE, IL | 5 |
| The Terrace At Crystal Llc | CRYSTAL, MN | 5 |
| Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation | INDEPENDENCE, MO | 5 |
| Beeghly Oaks Center For Rehabilitation & Healing | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | 5 |
| Yorkview Nursing And Rehabilitation | YORK, PA | 5 |
| River City Post Acute | CARMICHAEL, CA | 4 |
| Ukiah Post Acute | UKIAH, CA | 4 |
| Oakwood Rehab And Nursing Center | WESTMONT, IL | 4 |
Methodology F804 counts reflect publicly-filed deficiency findings from state survey teams working
under federal contract. A citation is not a court judgment or admission of wrongdoing.
Facilities may contest findings through Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR).
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