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Tag No.: K0067
Based on a review of facility records, observation and interview with the staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) was maintained in reliable operating condition.
The findings include:
Inspection of the main kitchen on 11/5/12 at 2:15 p.m. revealed a notable negative pressure relationship between the kitchen and the dining room. Opening only one door to the kitchen yielded enough pressure to defeat the hydraulic door closure and keep the door open with significant cubic feet of dining room air entering the kitchen. It was noted that the kitchen supply air was operable and the exhaust was on. There are two hood systems in the kitchen area. Only one of the two make-up air was operating during this tour. The staff was unsure why the make-up air was not working. This condition was noted by the director of maintenance.
NFPA 101, (2000) 9.2; 18.5.2, 19.5.2
NFPA 90A