Facility Evaluation Report

Mescal House, Seaside07/24/2025Licence 277209296

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed09/17/2025 02:23:27 PM
Name of licensing program analystDaiquiri Boyd
Name of licensing program managerSergiy Pidgirny
The inspector’s account

On 07/24/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced herself, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility by staff. Staff stated that she was on her way out the door to another job and was not able to stay and called another staff named Michelle to come to the facility. LPA asked if the Administrator, Jeff Tinius would be coming to the home and LPA was told they didn't know where he was.

LPA toured the facility inside and out including entry, kitchen, dining, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and exterior and garage. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature, clean and odor free. Facility is free of debris, in good repair, and no passageways are obstructed or fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout.

Facility has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Fire extinguishers were charged on 11/15/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are in working condition. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen and read at 115.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Sharps were kept in locked front hall closet and locked kitchen cabinet. Garage has storage cabinets with extra food and supplies, and hygiene items. There is an extra refrigerator in the garage.

Inspecting kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. Knives, cleaning supplies, and toxins were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction