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25 | On 1/11/23 at 6:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Mangina conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection, for reported Lead Exceedance. LPA Mangina met with Teacher/Assistant Director Director, Maasa Ishikawa. No daycare children were present. Facility was within ratio & capacity. LPA interviewed staff and examined the faucets deemed an Action Level Exceedance. Facility provided facility sketch and required forms (LIC 9275/9276) to Department on 12/19/22.
Faucets and drinking fountains reported with 5.5 ppb or greater lead exceedance levels were as follows:
Kitchen faucet (c) 12.00 ppb
Facility Representative reported, the faucet in exceedance was covered to prevent use. Facility Representative Stated that prior to lead testing children had been drinking bottled water provided by Sparkletts for at least 12 years. In addition, the kitchen has three sinks and sink faucet in exceedance was in a sink that was used as a utility sink for wringing out towels and was never used for drinking water. All staff have been informed not to use the faucets for drinking water or food preparation. Faucet was replaced 1/7/23 and will be tested after required flushing four times per day for the next three weeks.
See LIC809-D for Type B deficiency cited.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Maasa Ishikawa. A copy of PIN 21-21-CCP was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days..
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