Violation
California Code § 102417(b)Home Cleanliness and Comfort
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 102417(b) actually says
California Code § 102417(b)
The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors open your refrigerator within the first ten minutes of a visit. They check temperatures with their own thermometer, look at expiration dates, and note whether raw meat is stored above ready-to-eat food. The fastest way to get cited is serving cut fruit that's been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours. Keep a simple food temperature log on the fridge door showing you checked it that morning. Inspectors also look at how you handle meals during serving, so use tongs or gloves, never bare hands for shared food.
By the numbers
- 8*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 8*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 73*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+3 facilities
That is 1 in 10000 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
8 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Home Cleanliness and Comfort
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Keeping the refrigerator at 45°F instead of 40°F or below. Providers set it 'cold enough' without checking the actual temperature. Inspectors carry thermometers and document the reading.
- Reusing a serving spoon that a child touched or licked. Providers do this to save time during hectic meal periods, but inspectors watching meal service will document cross-contamination.
- Storing opened baby food jars in the fridge for the next day. Once a spoon that touched a child's mouth goes into the jar, the remaining food is contaminated. Inspectors check for dated, opened jars.
- Letting children serve themselves from a common bowl without supervision. Providers encourage independence, but inspectors document when small hands go back into shared food after touching faces or surfaces.
Regional record
Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days
Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records. Click a county to see its weekly intelligence report.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Kern | 1 |
| Butte | 1 |
| ORANGE | 1 |
| Tehama | 1 |
| Imperial | 1 |
| Sacramento | 1 |
| LOS ANGELES | 1 |
| Contra Costa | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Further reading
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Public record
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed child care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.