| LPA toured the facility kitchen and observed the following: LPA observed exposed raw meat on top of other items in a bowl of uncovered juices from meat. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the fridge and freezer to be at 8 degrees Fahrenheit and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed food ready to be served in the fridge uncovered as well as food in the pantry in open packages and not sealed.
Interviews with 2 of 2 staff revealed that they agreed that staff are not following proper food storage practices Staff #1 (s1) corroborated with the pictures W1 provided LPA regarding the allegation.
Therefore the allegation has been deemed SUBSTANTIATED.
Regarding the facility allegation of Staff do not ensure the food being served is of good quality revealed the following: LPA observed pictures from W1 of expired food. LPA toured the kitchen and observed vegetables such as lettuce that appeared to be wilted with black spots and no longer of good quality.
Interviews with S1 revealed that they agreed that there was food being served not of good quality to residents. S1 corroborated with the pictures W1 provided LPA regarding the allegation.
Therefore the allegation has been deemed SUBSTANTIATED.
Regarding the facility allegation of staff do not ensure the facility is free of pests revealed the following: LPA observed pictures from W1 of dead bugs in the facility kitchen. LPA toured the kitchen and observed fruit flies in the kitchen pantry as well as dead bugs throughout the kitchen. LPA reviewed a pest control invoice from Cali-One Pest Control Inc. stating that they provided treatment on August 11, 2026, in the kitchen, storage and 5 resident rooms.
Interviews with 2 of 2 staff revealed that kitchen staff have seen bugs and observed the same bugs LPA observed and stated they saw the fruit flies and the dead bugs. S1 corroborated with the pictures W1 provided LPA regarding the allegation.
Therefore the allegation has been deemed SUBSTANTIATED.
Regarding the facility allegation of Staff do not ensure the facility is clean and sanitary revealed the following: LPA observed pictures provided from W1 of the facility kitchen floors, walls and storage bins to be dirty. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the kitchen floors, walls, fridge and freezer need cleaning of food splatter and spills. LPA observed the edges of the kitchen to have dead bugs, spills and splatters.
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