INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted from June 24 through June 25, 2013, by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, Libertae Family House Libertae, Inc. was found not to be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility. The following deficiencies were identified during this inspection.
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Plan of Correction
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705.7 (b) (4) LICENSURE Food service.
705.7. Food service.
(b) A residential facility may operate a central food preparation area to provide food services to multiple facilities or locations. A residential facility that operates an onsite food preparation area or a central food preparation area shall:
(4) Ensure that storage areas for foods are free of food particles, dust and dirt.
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Observations
Based on observation during a physical plant inspection, the facility failed to ensure that storage areas for foods are free of food particles, dust and dirt.
The findings include:
A physical plant inspection was conducted on June 26, 2013 at approximately 10:30 AM.
It was observed that one of two freezers had mold on the interior lining of the door.
The Operations Manager did not dispute the findings.
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Plan of Correction
Freezer door has been thoroughly cleaned with bleach
The Food Service Coordinator is responsible to inspect all units at least monthly.
Each unit will be emptied, defrosted and sanitized on a rotating basis at least every six months. |
705.11 (2) (iii) LICENSURE Child care.
705.11. Child care.
(2) Interior space. The residential facility shall:
(iii) Maintain protective caps over each electrical outlet.
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Observations
Based on observation during a physical plant inspection, the facility failed to maintain protective caps over each electrical outlet.
The findings include:
A physical plant inspection was conducted on June 26, 2013 at approximately 10:30 AM.
The facility failed to maintain protective caps over each electrical outlet throughout the daycare, four out of five indoor electrical outlets were missing protective caps. In addition, the outside play area was missing a protective cap. Some of the electrical outlets have the 'twist and turn' protective barrier; however they were not turned or needed to be replaced.
The Operations Manager confirmed the findings.
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Plan of Correction
Protective caps for electrical outlets were put on the day of inspection.
Twist and turn protective barriers requiring replacement and the outside outlet will be replaced by maintenance staff. Meanwhile, they are temporarily covered.
The Family Services Supervisor and Child Care Aides will be responsible to inspect outlets and covers daily and report any in disrepair to maintenance. |