12/30/2025

You Asked... We Answered

You Asked: Is there a resource for what surveyors look for during their kitchen tour? 

We Answered: Yes, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provides the Kitchen and Food Service Observation pathway. The form can be found in the surveyor resources zip file on the CMS nursing home webpage. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Health provides a Kitchen Survey Readiness Guide for nursing facilities.