California Code § 102417(g): Food Service Standards
What Is California Code § 102417(g): Food Service Standards?
California Code § 102417(g)
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to:
💡Insider's Tips
Inspectors walk the entire property looking for hazards, and they get low to see things from a child's height. They open cabinets, check under sinks for unsecured cleaning products, test outlet covers, and verify that gates and locks actually work. Pool and spa barriers get special attention. They look for gaps in fencing, self-closing gate mechanisms that stick, and door alarms that have dead batteries. The difference between a verbal heads-up and a written deficiency often comes down to severity: a slightly loose cabinet handle gets mentioned, but an unlocked gate near a pool gets documented immediately as a serious safety hazard. Fix anything related to water, toxic substances, or fall risks before they ever visit.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026
How to Avoid Food Service Standards Citations
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❌ Common Mistakes
- Storing cleaning products in unlocked cabinets below counter height. Providers assume childproof latches are enough, but inspectors test whether a determined toddler could defeat them, and cheap magnetic locks often fail the test.
- Letting pool or spa barrier maintenance lapse between inspection cycles. Self-closing gates lose tension over time, door alarms run out of batteries, and fence sections develop gaps. Inspectors check water hazard protections first because violations carry the highest severity.
- Overlooking hazards in rooms not typically used for childcare, like garages or utility areas. If a child can physically access the space, it must meet safety standards. Unlocked doors to hazardous areas are frequently cited.
- Assuming that passing a fire inspection covers all safety requirements under this regulation. Fire safety and CCLD safety standards overlap but are not identical. Inspectors check for trip hazards, sharp edges, unstable furniture, and other conditions the fire marshal doesn't evaluate.
What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days
Based on facility inspection reports filed with California's Community Care Licensing Division, here's how this citation appears across different regions in the past 90 days.
Los Angeles County
Riverside County
San Joaquin County
San Diego County
Kern County
Tehama County
Alameda County
Sacramento County
Stanislaus County
Santa Barbara County
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed childcare compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.