Failure to Maintain Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the kitchen hood cooking fire suppression system in accordance with required inspection and maintenance protocols. During a record review with the Administrator and Maintenance Director, it was found that the facility could not provide documentation for one of the required semiannual maintenance inspections. The last available semiannual inspection, dated 7/29/24, indicated discrepancies that had not been corrected, and this was confirmed during the facility tour. Both the Administrator and Maintenance Director acknowledged these findings during the exit conference. No information regarding specific residents, their medical history, or their condition at the time of the deficiency was provided in the report.