F0925

F

Failure to Maintain Sanitary Kitchen and Pantry and Implement Pest Control Recommendations

Stockton, California Survey Completed on 02-11-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program in the kitchen and food storage areas, despite ongoing contracted pest control services and documented recommendations. Pest control records from October 2025 through early February 2026 showed repeated, unresolved conditions in the kitchen and pantry, including food debris on shelving, food particles and debris under ovens, fryers, coolers, and tables, grease deposits on floors, and wet organic matter accumulated in floor cracks and seams. The pest control service’s documentation from February 6, 2026, specifically noted that previously identified conditions still existed and requested that the facility address these contributing conditions to support the pest management program.

During an on-site inspection of the kitchen and food storage areas, surveyors observed multiple unsanitary conditions consistent with the unaddressed pest control recommendations. Behind and beside the stove, there was tan-colored food splatter and white powder on the wall, baseboard, and floor, along with a buildup of grease, brown and black food stains, and food particles under the ovens. Sticky mouse and bug traps behind the oven and ice machine contained dead insects and were covered with accumulated dirt and dust. There were moderate cobwebs with dead flies, dust, dirt, and food particles on pipes behind the ice machine, circular discolorations and particles in floor cracks under and behind the ice machine, and a large amount of food particles, crumbs, food splatter, and grease buildup under the steam table.

Additional observations included a food preparation table with clean pots and pans stored on a low shelf that had tan food splatter and black grease buildup underneath, food particles and grease in floor cracks near the central steam table, and dust, food particles, and black and brown grease and grime under kitchen refrigerators. The food storage/pantry floor was dirty with crumbs and dust in walking areas and under storage units, black and red tape on the floor with embedded food particles, and food items such as a mandarin-type orange and packaged crackers on the floor under storage racks. Interviews with the Assistant Kitchen Manager, Maintenance Director, Certified Dietary Manager, and Administrator confirmed that the facility had expectations and policies for maintaining clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, that pest control reports with recommendations were distributed weekly, and that the kitchen and pantry pest control recommendations had not been addressed since October 2025, with the Certified Dietary Manager stating she was not aware of the pest control recommendations.