F814 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F814 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.93×
1.93 times the share F814 takes of citations nationally.
Share of California citations0.84%
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F814.
California0.84%
National0.43%
Share of all citations that were F814.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F814 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, widespreadFebruary 6, 2018
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to have a trash receptacle located at the hand washing sink which led to the inability of staff to dispose of the used paper towels causing cross-contaminated. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy called on 2/1/18 at 2:30 p.m., due to unsanitary conditions and cross-contamination that could affect the health and safety of residents causing serous illness and death. This was reported to Administrator and CEO at above date and time. (see F 812)
Findings:
During the initial tour of the kitchen on 1/29/18 at 08:20 a.m., The hand washing sink did not have a garbage can available to discard paper towels after washing hands. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 21, 2026
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility's garbage and refuse was properly disposed. * The facility failed to ensure the area behind the waste dumpsters were free from debris. This failure had the potential to cause unsafe sanitary conditions and potential harbor pests and rodents.Findings: According to the USDA Food Code 2022, Section 5-501.11 Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables showed refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternAugust 20, 2026
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility's garbage and refuse were properly disposed. * The facility failed to ensure two of the four waste dumpsters were properly closed. This failure had the potential to cause unsafe sanitary conditions and potential to harbor pests and rodents.Findings: According to FDA Food Code 2022 Section 5-501.113 and 115 Covering Receptacles and Maintaining Refuse areas and enclosures shall be:- proper storage and disposal of garbage and refuse are necessary to minimize the development of odors, prevent such waste from becoming an attractant and harborage or breeding place for insects and rodents; and- outside receptacles must be constructed with tight-fitting lids or covers to prevent the scattering of the garbage or refuse… …
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