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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), James Santos conducted an unannounced case management inspection visit today and met with Director. Heather Elston. LPA informed Director that purpose of visit which was to discuss the Lead Sampling Testing conducted at the center on 3/19/2022. The Lead Testing Analysis report was sent to CCL by the Director on 4/11/2022. Per the report, the testing of water on two of the faucets in the kitchen indicated an Action Level Exceedance, hence, water from this faucet is deemed not safe to drink or be used for food preparation due to elevated levels of lead. The sampling report dated 4/11/022 indicated results on the two kitchen faucets of 6.7ppb and 10ppb which are above the reporting limit of 1.0ppb .
Director stated that they will have the two identified faucets replaced, then follow the 3 week conditioning protocol and have the water supply retested by a certified external water sampler before use. LPA inspected the identified sink. Per Director, they made the faucets with elevated levels of lead inaccessible for use. She stated that the food preparation is currently being conducted in their central kitchen, and also the food are being delivered pre-packaged and pre-washed.
Director will send the new water sample test results to CCL after the testing is completed.
Based on record review, a deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 101238 (a) Buildings and Grounds. See attached 809D. Appeal rights were reviewed and a provided.
NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. |