Failure to Address Kitchen Repairs Leads to Food Service Interruption
Penalty
Summary
The facility administration failed to use its resources effectively and efficiently when it did not complete corrective actions following the County's Department of Health Services (CDHS) Site Review Inspection Report issued in October 2024. The report identified that the kitchen's grease trap was in disrepair and that the facility was not in compliance with the California Retail Food Code. Despite receiving the report, the necessary repairs were not made, and there was no communication about the outstanding issues during the transition between administrators. The Dietary Manager and Maintenance Manager were also aware of the report and the required repairs, but no follow-up actions were taken by the previous Administrator. As a result of these inactions, the CDHS suspended the facility's Retail Food Permit after discovering wastewater overflowing onto the kitchen floor from the unrepaired grease trap. This suspension required the facility to cease all food production operations, interrupting food services for 57 out of 59 residents who relied on the facility's kitchen. The deficiency was directly linked to the failure of the administration to address the cited kitchen repairs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.