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Complaint

VENTURA TOWNEHOUSELicense 5658018103 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Allegation #2: It was alleged facility has expired food in the kitchen . To investigate this allegation, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducted interviews and a physical plant inspection of the kitchen from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM to assess the facility’s perishable and non-perishable food supply. During the inspection, LPA observed expired canned food items stored on the shelves, mixed with unexpired items. Additionally, LPA identified dented canned goods that should have been discarded. This is a health and safety risk to residents in care. Therefore, based on interviews and observations, the allegation is Substantiated. Allegation # 3: It was alleged staff do not follow proper food and general sanitation practices . To investigate this allegation, (LPA) conducted a physical plant inspection of the kitchen and observed staff handling food from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. During the inspection, LPA observed staff preparing desserts without wearing gloves. According to reports received, staff are required to wear gloves when handling food. Failure to follow proper food safety protocols presents a health and safety risk to residents in care. Therefore, based on interviews and observations, the allegation is Substantiated. Citations issued, appeal rights, exit interview, and copy of report provided to ED.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 87468.1(5)Type A

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities: (5) To be served food of the quality...necessary to meet their nutritional needs. This requirement was not met, evidenced by, during today's physical plant inspection, LPA LPA observed expired non-perishable canned goods stored on the shelves in the kitchen. LPA also observed several cans to be dented, which should have been discarded. This is health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87555(15)Type A

    87555 General Food Service Requirements: (15) All persons engaged in food preparation and service shall observe personal hygiene and food services sanitation practices which protect the food from contamination. This requirement was not met, evidenced by during today's observations, LPA observed staff preparing desserts without gloves. Interviews by staff reported, they are required to wear gloves. This is a health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87555(27)Type B

    87555 General Food Service Requirements: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. This requirement was not met, evidenced by, during todays visit it was reported the facility recently experienced a pest control issue in the kitchen area and received treatment to to address the problem. Documentation reviewed during the visit confirmed that the exterminator conducted a scheduled treatment on 02/11/2025. This poses as a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the February 11, 2025 inspection of VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE?

This was a complaint inspection of VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE on February 11, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE on February 11, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities: (5) To be served food of the quality....."

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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