Complaint Investigation Report

Licensee does not ensure facility stove is in good repair. - SUBSTANTIATED

It was reported that the range in the facility kitchen is malfunctioning. The control face of the range shows warning lights that say the cook top is on when it is not on. Often staff have to turn off the kitchen circuit breaker in order to turn off the oven since the oven will not turn off when the off button is pushed.

When LPA arrived staff were cooking lunch using the oven, LPA observed red warning lights lit on the range face that said "Cook top On" and "Cook top Hot. The cook top was not being utilized by staff at this time.

Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided to administrator Jessie Boothe.