Complaint Investigation Report

Staff do not provide meals of the quality necessary- On 6/14/23 unsanitary food storage was found by LPA at the facility. Items identified in the kitchen refrigerator were tuna salad dated 6/9/23, Cheddar cheese in a plastic container dated 5/30/23 and contained mold. Interviews found that the facility had changes in kitchen staff and had food storage practices that failed to adhere to food safety guidelines for storage of perishable foods and use of leftovers.

As a result of this investigation, LPA finds allegation to be (S) Substantiated - A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. The following deficiencies were cited on 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations, Division 6. (A)This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients/residents in care. (B) This poses a potential Health and Safety risk, or personal rights violation, to clients/residents in care.

Report reviewed with Parveen Saroay . Copy of this report and appeal rights provided.