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101227 (8) Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. 1 The Assistant Site Director modified the existing food service policy providing it to all staff members and requiring them to sign it. The Assistant Site Director also provided a copy of the updated policy with the staff signatures to LPA during the inspection. The deficiency was cleared during the inspection. This requirement was not met as evidence-based upon LPA's observations and interviews with witnesses, the facility did not cover the food for the children inconsistently while transporting it from the kitchen to the classrooms This poses a potential health risk to children in care. 8

Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.5 ppb of lead in their water source. Once received, the facility took immediate and proper actions to remediate the fixtures. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Director will send new results to the CCL/LPA by 4/30/2023.

Food for the children was not covered while transporting it from the kitchen to the classrooms.