Routine inspection·December 8, 2022

On 12/8/2022 at 2:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with caregiver, Nielgar Buton and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee, Corazon Nunez arrived 40 minutes later. Upon entry, staff did not check LPA's temperature, but later checked LPA's temperature. LPA was asked to fill out visitor's log. LPA observed hand sanitizer at screening station. LPA toured facility including but not bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, garage, and outdoor areas. LPA observed cough etiquette and physical distancing posted in the common areas. All sinks were equipped with soap and paper towel. Hot water was measured at 111.1 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. During record review, LPA observed visitors log and temperature log. LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPA observed PPE, food, and paper supplies are sufficient. At 2:15PM, LPA observed an unlocked mallet and pizza cutter in the kitchen. Under the sink cabinet that had knives and cleaning supplies were unlocked. LPA observed unlocked vitamins in staff room. Staff locked up mallet, pizza cutter, under the sink cabinet, and supplements during inspection. The deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiency may result in Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.