F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary
environment for food storage and food preparation areas by having:
Residents Affected - Many
1) Active cockroach (a small scavenging insect capable of spreading bacteria and viruses) infestation in the
food preparation area (kitchen).
2) Damaged wall and floor tiles in the kitchen.
3) Food served to residents from facility ' s kitchen after County of Los Angeles Department of Public
Health ' s Environmental Health Division (the Authority Having Jurisdiction) had suspended the Public
Health Permit.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in food contamination and introduce food-borne
pathogens (disease causing bacteria and viruses such as e. Coli, Salmonella, norovirus, etc. that can
cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other life-threatening complications) spread by cockroaches and affect the
health and safety of medically compromised residents for 49 of 49 residents.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/5/2023, between 1:52 p.m. and 2:02 p.m., with the
District Manager (DM), seven live cockroaches of adult and juvenile (young) life stages were observed
throughout the kitchen in the dishwashing area, the mops sink area, and by the clean dish storage area.
The DM verbally confirmed that the cockroaches were alive in the kitchen.
During an observation on 7/5/23, at 1:54 p.m., a 3.5 by 1 foot area of damaged wall was observed beneath
the first compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Three damaged tiles were observed beneath the first
compartment (basin used for washing dishes) of the 3-compartment sink.
During an observation on 7/5/23, at 2:04 p.m., an accumulation of debris and old food was observed to be
encrusted in the interior wall of the dumbwaiter (small elevator used to transport the food between floors of
the facility).
During an interview on 7/5/23, at 3:14 p.m., with the Food Services Manager (FSM), the FSM stated that
the risks associated with cockroaches in a kitchen include cross contamination and issues with spoilage,
and the FSM stated that we can ' t have pests going near food and you can ' t have cross contamination.
The FSM stated that the clients (CEO and administrators of the facility, as defined by the FSM) know that
there is a cockroach problem and that, for the past, however long the pest
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055115
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hollenbeck Palms
573 S. Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
control has been coming, they have known there is [cockroach] activity in the kitchen.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 7/5/23, at 4:00 p.m., with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Specialist (EHS), the EHS stated that during the inspection, the EHS stated to the
FSM that the facility does not have permission do any food preparation or service and the facility does not
have permission to wash dishes with the intent to use the flatware during the duration of the permit
suspension.
Residents Affected - Many
During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/5/23, at 5:20 p.m., with the Food Service Staff (FSS)
and FSM, in the resident dining room, residents were observed to be eating slices of cake on multiuse
plates from the facility. The FSS stated that the cake had been served to about 12 residents and that the
cake had come from the facility. The FSM stated that the cake had been prepared in the facility that
morning. The FSM stated, The kitchen is closed, and the food should not be coming in and out of there
[kitchen].
During a review of the record title,RETAIL FOOD OFFICIAL INSPECTION REPORT, dated 7/5/2023,
issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, the report indicated Your Public Health
Permit is hereby suspended, and you are directed to discontinue operation of this facility AT ONCE. You are
charged with violation(s) of the California Health and Safety Code Sections (114259.1 and 114259.1) which
pose an immediate danger to public health and safety. and Failure to comply with this suspension may
result in revocation of your Public Health Permit or filing misdemeanor criminal charges. The report also
indicated The report was discussed with Food Service Director and Dietary Supervisor.
During a review of record titled, SODEXO - Sanitation and Infection Control Pest Control Management,
(facility's kitchen maintenance policy), the policy indicated the following:
·
Where a state or provincial and/or local health department is more stringent than the Sodexo Senior
Services standard, it is required by law to follow those regulations.
·
Walls should be clean, free of dirt, stains, grease, food, etc.
·
All employees have the responsibility to follow procedures for the prevention of insects and other pests
entering the facility.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055115
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hollenbeck Palms
573 S. Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0925
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control
program (measures to eradicate and contain common household pests) so that the facility remains free of
pests and cockroaches.
Residents Affected - Many
This deficient practice resulted in an active cockroach infestation in the kitchen and the subsequent
suspension of the facility ' s Public Health Permit (a permit issued to food facilities which give the facility
permission to prepare and distribute food from the kitchen) and closure of the kitchen by Los Angeles
County Department of Public Health from 7/5/23 to 7/19/23 affecting 49 out of 49 residents at the facility.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/5/2023, between 1:52 p.m. and 2:02 p.m., with the
District Manager (DM), the following was observed:
·
One live adult cockroach and one live juvenile (young) cockroach on the floor beneath the last compartment
of the 3-compartment sink (the sink used to wash and sanitize dishes and utensils).
·
One live adult cockroach and one live juvenile cockroach on the floor beneath the first compartment of the
3-compartment sink.
·
One live juvenile cockroach on the wall beneath the 3-compartment sink.
·
Cockroach fecal spotting (droppings left behind by the cockroaches) inside of a small compartment holding
a chain in the wall next to the 3-compartment sink.
·
One live juvenile cockroach on the wall beneath the mop sink.
·
One live juvenile cockroach on the wall by the electrical panel and breaker box.
·
Cockroach fecal spotting inside of a ½ inch diameter hole in the wall behind the dry dish rack.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
055115
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
055115
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hollenbeck Palms
573 S. Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0925
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The DM stated that he observed all the live cockroaches and fecal spotting in the kitchen during tour of the
facility ' s kitchen.
During an interview on 7/5/2023, at 3:14 p.m., with the FSM, the FSM stated that the facility has a pest
control inspection log that is filled out monthly.
Residents Affected - Many
During a review of record titled Pest Control updated on 7/3/2023, the policy indicated, Housekeeping or
maintenance will conduct at least weekly inspections for evidence of pests and submit weekly reports to the
Administration.
During a review of record titled Pest Activity/Sighting Log with various dates logged for the year of 2023, the
records indicate that inspections for pests were conducted on 1/10/23, 2/17/2023, 3/20/2023, 4/5/2023,
5/6/2023, and 6/20/2023. No cockroach activity was reported for any of the dates listed on the Activity Log.
During a review of the records titled Total Pest Solutions - Invoice dated 1/31/2023, 2/21/2023, 3/29/2023,
3/27/2023, 3/29/2023, 4/18/2023, 4/21/2023, 4/25/2023, 5/16/2023, 5/22/2023, 5/23/2023, 6/3/2023,
6/6/2023, 6/20/2023, and 7/3/2023, the records did not indicate that any active cockroach activity was
observed by the pest control operator.
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