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32 | LPAs conducted a tour of the kitchen area of the facility. LPAs observed the following food labels: In kitchen cabinets, Del Monte Bubble Fruit best if used by August 2023, RITZ crackers best by May 11, 2022, Great Value Quick Oats best if used by October 19, 2023, Quaker Instant Oatmeal best if used before June 11, 2022. In the kitchen fridge LPAs observed the following food labels: First Street Buttermilk Ranch 1 gallon best used by April 26, 2023, Simply Value Barbecue Sauce 1 gallon best used by March 15, 2022, and Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base with a best if used by December 3, 2023. LPAs observed that kitchen fridge freezer had bags of frozen food with no labels. LPAs observed a freezer located in the staff lounge with various frozen vegetables and meats with no labels. LPAs were notified that facility did not have a “Cook Supervisor/ Server” as per facility’s job description. LPAs were informed that Eunice and Staff 2 had been the ones preparing food for children for over 4 weeks. LPA Vega-Gonzalez was provided a copy of the job description for “Cook Supervisor/ Server” and observed that qualifications consist of staff having a SAFE SERVE certification or Food Handler’s Certificate. LPA Vega-Gonzalez was confirmed by Eunice that neither herself nor Staff 2 had any form of food certification. LPA Vega-Gonzalez reviewed the Plan of Operation Regulation and staffing plan, qualifications and duties with Eunice, Eunice stated she understood. LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed that Eunice had begun the process of labeling food items, and observed that Eunice had removed foods in fridge with best by used dates labeled in the years 2022 and 2023 on today's date.
LPA Vega-Gonzalez reviewed Staff 1’s file and it was observed that Staff 1 was hired in September of 2023 and Staff 1 had been supervising and caring for children alone. LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed that Staff 1 did not meet the qualifications of a Qualified Teacher. LPA discussed the Teacher Qualification regulations with Director, Eunice Mendoza. LPA Vega-Gonzalez reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment.
Record reflects licensee had not paid annual fee's due 11/17/2023. Eunice stated that she will provide the Department with proof of paying fees. Eunice provided LPAs with a copy of the Notice of Community Care Licensing Fees form and a copy of check.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Two civil penalties were assessed on today's date.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Eunice Mendoza.
A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Director Mendoza. A Notice of Site Visit was provided. |