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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Rea conducted another visit to issue the final results of the investigation. LPA met with Staff, Julie Arriola who allowed entry into the facility and assisted with today's visit.
Regarding the allegation that the facility has vermin, the investigation consisted of Interviews with Adminstator, Staff #1- Staff #3, review of facility pest control invoices, and tour of facility. The investigation revealed : Staff interviewed denied the allegation that the facility has vermin. Facility staff stated that they are serviced by a pest control company who comes once a month as a precaution, however they do not have a problem with bed bugs, cockroaches, or rats. LPA did not observe any vermin during facility tour. Staff stated that they did have a problem with bed bugs in the past, but it has been resolved. Staff stated that there is a rat problem in the city of Los Angeles, and in the vacant lot that is adjacent to the facility, there are numerous homeless indiividuals. Staff interviewed stated that there are rats in the vacant lot. Staff stated that this creates a problem for their facility and surrounding businesses due to the food, and waste that is created. |