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Inspection visit

Complaint

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Facility kitchen has cockroaches and/or rodents: On 09/26/2025, LPA with 3 county vector control staff toured and inspected the facility including kitchen, dining room, memory care unit small kitchen, memory care unit dining room, boiling room, trash room, resident room in assist living unit, resident room in memory care unit, and exterior of the facility building. There were no cockroaches or rodents found in the facility and no signs of cockroaches or rodents existing in the facility. LPA interviewed staff S1. S1 stated he/she never saw rodents or cockroaches in the facility. S1 stated the facility has pest control company come to check every week. LPA interviewed the facility Maintenance Director (S2).S2 stated the facility does not have cockroaches or rodents. LPA interviewed previous Executive Director (PED). PED stated he/she have the confident that the facility does not have cockroaches or rodents. Based on the review of the report of county vector control staff, There were no cockroaches or rodents found in the facility. The facility refrigerator's maximum temperature of 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and/or freezer temperature of 0 degrees F or below is not maintained: On 09/26/2025, LPA checked the temperature of the freezer and the refrigerator in the kitchen. The temperature of the freezer was observed at --17 degree F and the temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 25 degree F. LPA interviewed staff S1. S1 stated the temperature of the freezer is always kept below 0 degree F and the temperature of the refrigerator is always kept below 40 degree F. Based on the review of the temperature log in the kitchen, the temperature of the freezer is always kept below 0 degree F and the temperature of the refrigerator is always kept below 40 degree F. Continue on LIC9099-C. Page 2 of 4. All utensils used for eating and drinking and in preparation of food and drink are not cleaned and sanitized after each usage: On 09/26/2025, LPA toured and inspected the kitchen. LPA did not observed unwashed/soiled utensils in the kitchen. LPA interviewed staff S1. S1 stated all the utensils are washed through the washing machine after usage and are ready/available before the next meal. LPA interviewed staff S3. S3 stated he/she rinses dishes and put in the washing machine after meals. S3 stated the facility washes utensils after each meal and always are available before the next meal. LPA interviewed 2 servers. Both stated they delivers food to dining room and resident rooms if needed. Both stated they collect the dishes from dining room and resident rooms and put in kitchen to wash through the washing machine. Both sated all utensils are washed before the next meal and always before 8:00PM every day. Food items are not stored, prepared in a safe and healthful manner: Staff engaged in food preparation and service were not observing personal hygiene and food services sanitation practices which protect the food from contamination: On 09/26/2025, LPA toured and inspected the kitchen. All people are required to wear caps to enter the kitchen. LPA observed kitchen workers were wearing masks, gloves aprons, and hats. The kitchen workers clothes were observed neat and clean. The temperature of the freezer was observed at -17 degree F and the temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 35 degree F. The temperature logs were maintained for the freezer and refrigerators. The environment of the kitchen was observed in hygiene condition. No food were observed left unattended. LPA interviewed staff S1. S1 stated no food are left unattended overnight. S1 stated he/she received the training of food handling/preparation. S1 showed his/her training certificate. S1 stated staff follow the standard practices to prepare food. Continue on LIC9099-C. Page 3 of 4. LPA interviewed staff S3. S3 stated he/she received the training of food handling/preparation. S3 showed his/her training certificate. S3 stated he/she follows the standard practices of handling/preparing food. The Department has investigated the above allegations. Based on the investigation, records reviewed, and interviews conducted, the Department found that the above allegation is UNFOUNDED , meaning that the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. No citations noted at today’s compliant investigation visit. Exit interview conducted with OS. This report was provided to review and for signature. A copy of this report was provided to OS. Page 4 of 4.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the December 4, 2025 inspection of MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF WEST SAN JOSE?

This was a complaint inspection of MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF WEST SAN JOSE on December 4, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF WEST SAN JOSE on December 4, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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