F814 in Massachusetts. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Massachusetts cites F814 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.54×
0.54 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Massachusetts citations0.23%
Of every deficiency written in Massachusetts in 2025, this is the portion that was F814.
Massachusetts0.23%
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 Massachusetts surveyors wrote
F814 findings written in Massachusetts, 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.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedApril 16, 2026
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Findings include:On 4/14/26 at 8:07 A.M., the surveyor observed the edge of the property to contain the following:a. three rusted metal drum barrels.b. a rusted refrigerator c. a rusted wheelchaird. a grey wheeled plastic cart covered with a white sheete. two nightstandsf. white paper items scattered in the adjoining woodsg.14 plastic red and black milk crates scattered in the adjoining woods. During an interview on 4/15/26 at 3:40 P.M., the Regional Director of Maintenance said that the accumulation of discarded barrels, refrigerator, wheelchair etcetera should not have been allowed to occur. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadApril 6, 2026
Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure trash, garbage, and refuse were disposed of and properly contained within a receptacle constructed with a tight-fitting lid. Findings include:Review of the 2022 Food Code (a model for safeguarding public health and ensuring food is unadulterated and honestly presented when offered to the consumer) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicated outside receptacles must be constructed with tight-fitting lids or covers to prevent the scattering of the garbage or refuse by birds, the breeding of flies, or the entry of rodents. Proper equipment and supplies must be made available to accomplish thorough and proper cleaning of garbage storage areas and receptacles so that unsanitary conditions can be eliminated. …
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