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32 | Investigation Revealed the Following:
Allegation: Staff did not ensure the safety of food provided to residents.
The details of the complaint alleged that (R#1) and other residents in care are getting food poisoning from facility’s food.
On March 4, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, during records review, LPA Iniguez observed (R#1)’s medical history binder; there are no hospital medical records regarding (R#1) going to the hospital due to food poisoning. In addition, LPA Iniguez reviewed the facility’s dietitian notes (dated November, December 2024, and January 2025); the facility dietitian comes every month to conduct a kitchen evaluation where she checks the kitchen’s cooler, freezer, food storage areas, beverage areas, and overall areas. Furthermore, LPA reviewed the facility’s Cook California Food Handler Certificate (dated 6/25/2024); the certificate expires on 6/25/2027. Moreover, at approximately 12:30 PM, LPA Iniguez conducted a physical tour of the kitchen; LPA observed the kitchen areas were clean and well organized; also, LPA observed that the cook and kitchen staff followed safety food preparation guidelines when preparing meals for the residents in care and staff.
On March 4, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, during an Interview with the Administrator (A#1), she stated that the facility offers three meals per day plus snacks to all residents in care and sometimes facility staff. Also, (A#1) stated that the food served at the facility is safe to consume, and the facility has a dietitian who comes every month to ensure the kitchen areas, and the food are up to code. In addition, (A#1) stated that there are no incidents regarding (R#1) or other residents getting food poisoned by the food they eat here.
Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C... |