F802 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F802 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share2.79×
2.79 times the share F802 takes of citations nationally.
Share of California citations0.43%
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F802.
California0.43%
National0.15%
Share of all citations that were F802.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F802 findings written in California, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
L · Immediate jeopardy, widespreadMarch 16, 2022
Based on kitchen observations, dietary staff interviews, management and administration interviews, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient and competent staffing in the dietetic service department when the facility did not have enough trained cooks and enlisted the Activity Director (Director B), Dietary Aide C (a dietary aide, not a trained cook) and Aide F to cook resident meals; Director B, Aide C and Aide F did not possess cooking competencies (verification of skills needed by staff to perform a task); dietary staff were not supervised per facility policy; and dietary staff were not adequately trained prior to cooking independently. …
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadAugust 14, 2026
This requirement is NOT MET as evidenced by:Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure dietary aides are trained to check and verify the concentration of the sanitizing solution in the green and red buckets which is required to maintain proper sanitation of food-contact surfaces.This failure had the potential to result in the transfer of harmful microorganisms to residents' food and put residents at risk for contamination when dirty wipe cloths used to wipe kitchen surfaces and food carts are not properly sanitized. During a follow-up kitchen visit on 8/11/2026 at 12: 36 PM, Dietary Aide (DA) 1 was observed cleaning in the dishwasher area. A green and red bucket containing liquid were observed on the surface near the metal sink. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJuly 23, 2019
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to clearly and appropriately label three spice containers with a received date (when an item was received from the vendor) and open date (when an item was opened at the facility), which had the potential to affect 57 residents who received cooked meals from the kitchen.
This deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact the quality of food being prepared as well as confuse staff members as to which spices were expired and no longer potent.
Findings:
During an observation of the kitchen on [DATE] at 8:25 a.m., spice containers were observed on top of the kitchen sink. A container of whole bay leaves was dated [DATE] using a white rectangular label sticker. …
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