Follow-up on corrections·May 5, 2026

On 05/05/2026, LPA Maria (Mita) Partoza, conducted an unannounced case management visit to address the deficiency that was observed on 09/12/2026, during a complaint investigation. LPA met with current executive director/administrator Jolie Higgins and stated the purpose of the visit. Based on observations and interviews, during the initial inspection conducted on 09/12/25, LPA observed ice accumulation on the freezer floor creating a slippery surface, indications that maintenance of the freezer unit was needed. Photographs were taken at the time of observation. LPA observed used rags on the food preparation area and an open trash bin. LPA checked and observed that the refrigerator temperature was at 50 degrees Fahrenheit, which exceeds the required range for safe food storage. The freezer temperature was measured at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within regulatory range. LPA interviewed 2 kitchen staff (KS), 1 out of 2 staff stated that there was a call out and had to pull a double shift. 1 out of 2 staff stated, 2 people work in the kitchen. **2 kitchen staff (KS1 and KS2)** During the follow-up inspection on 11/05/2025, 02/24/26 and today's visit 04/16/2026, LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer within appropriate temperature ranges, floors free of debris, no safety hazards, trash stored in a designated outdoor area not conducive to pest activity, and kitchen access are limited to kitchen staff. Adequate staffing was observed. The conditions observed on 09/12/25 were not observed during the follow-up inspection on 11/05/2025, 02/24/2026 and during today's 04/17/2026. page 1 of 2 On 05/05/2026, LPA conducted additional interviews with kitchen staff (KS3 and KS4) who stated that they clean the kitchen floor. The trash bins are washed by the dishwashers who takes out the garbage at least once or two times a day or as necessary and as needed, if there are spills observed under the bins when the liners are taken out the kitchen staff (dishwashers) washes and sanitizes the bins right away. The used rags are put in the green bin outside of the kitchen door and trash are dumped in the dumpster. The freezer have been addressed and they regularly clean the freezer to remove the ice accumulations. The freezer maintenance person have checked and put new seals on the freezer to ensure that no ice is seeps through the door and cause a slippery floor. The temperature of the freezer is now at 40 degree F. Repairs to the refrigerator and freezer was addressed in November of 2025, and January of 2026, to ensure food safety. A technical assistance was provided to the current Executive Director/Administrator (ED/ADM) Jolie Higgins and to Executive Chef Cindy Padilla to monitor the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer according to prior observations. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit and a copy of the report was provided to ED/ADM Jolie Higgins.