The Beach Post-acute
The Beach Post-Acute in LONG BEACH, CA — inspection on January 10, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:10 a.m., with the Dietary Supervisor (DS), the DS stated that there was not a label of open date or use by date on the open bag of pancakes or cinnamon rolls. DS stated there always needs to be label of open date and use by date on food after it has been opened to ensure the quality of the food was good and palatable for the residents.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:34 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated all open food needs to have a label of open date and best by date to ensure the food was fresh.
The DON stated there was a possibility for gastrointestinal (GI) illness if residents were served food that was expired.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Food Receiving dated February 2009, the P&P indicated, Upon delivery and/ or opening / using a food item's, label and date the food items at the time they are opened, follow the used- by- dates and expiration date on the product.
055041
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 055041 B.
Wing 01/10/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Royal Care Skilled Nursing Ctr 2725 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806