Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted a case management visit to address deficiencies observed during a Ventura County City Inspection. The LPA arrived at the facility at 11:45 a.m. and met with facility staff Marshall Sanjuan and informed them of the reason for the visit. Licensee Floro Cortes arrived shortly.

On 09/11/2023 a NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF IMPENDING CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES were issued to the facility by Ventura County's Code Compliance Officer III for the following four (4) violations: Violation 1. Substandard housing conditions: Dilapidated floors (sections of plywood subflooring removed and replaced without permits). Rodent harborage, rodent feces in and around buildings. Several exterior voids/openings in buildings, improperly sealed/screened. Several areas throughout interior of buildings filled in with spray foam insulation to fill voids/prevent access to rodents/insects. Roof leaks at laundry area ceiling were repaired from inside, tarp remains on roof. Improper dryer/appliance venting. Non-permitted, improperly installed water heaters throughout property. Improperly installed, unsafe electrical outlets (missing faceplates, tape covering outlet boxes, other sealers used instead of faceplate. Excessive use of electrical extension cables. Violation 2. Approximately 160 square foot, non-permitted storage building, with non-permitted electrical and air conditioning unit, used for refrigerators and food storage. Violation 3. Non-permitted connection of Unit #1 to Unit #2 with a breezeway. An attached framed roof covering was added between the two structures. Violation 4. Firewood stacked in required setback along rear wall/property line.

During today's visit, the LPA interviewed Licensee Floro Cortez at 12:12 p.m., toured the facility with Licensee at 12:22 p.m., interviewed three (3) clients and took photographs throughout the visit.