Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived unannounced for an unscheduled visit to conduct a required Annual site inspection visit at the facility above. When the LPA arrived, they were greeted by Administrator Josephina Sarabia, and informed them of the reason for the visit.

The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF), with an approved fire clearance capacity of four (4) developmentally disabled adults aged 18-59 years old. The facility contains an outside area for clients to utilize for outdoor activities/outdoor visitations and an outdoor patio area with furniture and shade.

KITCHEN: The facility maintains a kitchen within the interior of the facility. The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in a locked drawer inaccessible to clients. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition and looked clean/in good repair. The LPA observed perishable items in good condition, with proper expiration dates precluding the perishable items from expiring. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food, which would last over a week (7 days). Additional perishable food items were maintained in a storage area in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area of the facility as well as an extra refrigerator and extra freezer located in a locked room/addendum off of the hallway of the facility. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at an appropriate temperature as per the regulation between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Items that could constitute a danger to clients are kept inaccessible to clients in the kitchen area. The kitchen was clean and sanitary, with covered trashcans and operating ventilation systems. No toxic substances are stored in any food preparation or storage area, and all cleaning supplies for the kitchen are kept in a separate area than the food supplies. The freezer and refrigerator were both the appropriate temperate Fahrenheit for the storage of food and prevention of spoiling. There is enough tableware and utensils for all clients living in the facility, and enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food. Continued on 809-C