November 17, 2023
What Happened
Facility had multiple lead exceedances in fixtures including one extremely high reading (fixture G at 400 ppb). Facility proactively replaced affected fixtures and retests showed all below threshold. Citation cleared on visit day.
Observations
- ALE report received 10/26/2022 with multiple fixtures exceeding 5.5 ppb threshold
- Fixture G had extremely elevated reading at 400 ppb
- Fixtures D(7.9), F(6.5), H(5.7), K(8) also exceeded threshold
- Affected fixtures D, F, G, H, K retested 8/14/2023: D(<1), F(<1), G(1), H(<1), K(<1) - all compliant
- No retest record found for fixture J; facility noted fixtures K and J in adjacent church building (not center areas)
- Center stopped providing hot lunch since September 2023, fixture J no longer in use
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
WD101700.3(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based upon record review, the facility had the fixtures that tested above the Action Level of 5ppb. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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