Failure to Maintain Commercial Cooking Equipment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain their commercial cooking equipment in accordance with NFPA 101 standards. During a record review conducted on April 15, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, it was found that there was no documentation available for the semi-annual inspection of the commercial cooking hood. The last recorded inspection took place on December 8, 2023, indicating that the required inspection had not been conducted within the stipulated timeframe. An interview with the Director of Continuum and the Maintenance Supervisor, conducted concurrently with the record review, confirmed the absence of the necessary documentation. Both individuals acknowledged the findings, which were subsequently reviewed with them at the exit meeting on the same day at 3:45 PM. The deficiency was noted under NFPA 101 (2021 Edition) and NFPA 96 (2021 Edition), highlighting the facility's non-compliance with the required standards for maintaining commercial cooking equipment.
Plan Of Correction
This plan of correction is the facility's credible allegation of compliance. Preparation and/or execution of this plan does not constitute admission nor agreement by the provider of the truth and facts alleged nor conclusions set forth in the statement of deficiencies. The plan of correction is prepared and/or executed solely because it is required by provisions of federal and state law. K324 The kitchen hood was serviced and cleaned on 1/23/25. Reports and proof service will be sent to Life Safety Inspector and available upon request. This plan of correction is the facility's credible allegation of compliance. Preparation and/or execution of this plan does not constitute admission nor agreement by the provider of the truth and facts alleged nor conclusions set forth in the statement of deficiencies. The plan of correction is prepared and/or executed solely because it is required by provisions of federal and state law. K324 The kitchen hood was serviced and cleaned on 1/23/25. Reports and proof service will be sent to Life Safety Inspector and available upon request.