Avir at Overton: Roaches Found in Kitchen During Inspection - TX
The inspector noted the roach on the wall and, two minutes later, asked a dietary aide about it. The aide said she hadn't seen any roaches in the kitchen recently. She acknowledged that roaches can spread disease and are unsanitary. She said that in the past, when she'd spotted them, she reported it to the administrator.
A second staff member, whose name was redacted in the inspection report, told the inspector something different. She said she had seen roaches on and off in the kitchen, and that they were usually near the sink areas. When they appeared, staff would kill them and tell the dietary manager.
The pest control log told its own story. Inspectors reviewed the written record and found that staff had documented roach sightings on January 8, February 10, April 1, April 20, and April 24 — four days before the inspector arrived. Five entries across less than four months, all in the log, none of which triggered an extra service visit.
The pest control company's service manager explained why. He said the technician came monthly and treated common areas including the kitchen, dining room, break room, and laundry. Extra visits only happened with multiple sightings or a confirmed infestation. He said the treatment plan hadn't changed in the last few months. He did note that a technician was scheduled to come that day.
The maintenance supervisor, who told inspectors he was responsible for the pest control program, said staff could report roach sightings verbally to him or write them on the pest control log. When the technician arrived each month, he would check the log and treat flagged areas. The supervisor said no staff had reported roaches in the kitchen to him. Once he became aware of the inspector's finding, he called to have the area treated again.
The administrator told inspectors she shared responsibility for the program with the maintenance supervisor. She said she was aware that the kitchen had roaches on and off but believed the monthly treatment was working. She said an ineffective pest control program could contaminate food products. She said she planned to discuss a new treatment plan with the pest control company.
The gap between those two accounts is not small. The pest control log shows roach sightings recorded four days before the inspection. The maintenance supervisor said no one had reported roaches in the kitchen. The administrator knew roaches had appeared on and off. The pest control company said they don't send extra technicians unless there are multiple sightings or an infestation — and the log shows five sightings since January, with no extra visits on record.
Invoices reviewed by inspectors covered monthly service from April 15 through October 15, 2026. There was no invoice for any additional service tied to a pest sighting.
The facility's own pest control policy, dated May 2008, states that the facility shall maintain an effective pest control program. The roach on the kitchen wall during lunch service was the inspector's entire finding. CMS classified the violation as minimal harm with few residents affected.
What the log reflects is a facility that documented a problem five times in less than four months, kept that documentation in a book the pest control technician checks once a month, and made no call for additional service between visits. The roach the inspector saw was behind the handwashing station, in the room where residents' food is prepared.
The administrator said she planned to talk to the pest control company about a new plan. That conversation had not happened yet when inspectors left.
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Avir at Overton in Overton, TX was cited for violations during a health inspection on April 29, 2026.
The inspector noted the roach on the wall and, two minutes later, asked a dietary aide about it.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.