PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 31100 - RCR s.17 - A licensee must ensure that water accessible to a person in care, from any source, is not heated to more than 49° Celsius.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During physical walk through on day one of the inspection the hot water temperatures were taken in 3 areas. The hot water at the kitchen tap was documented at 56.1 degrees Celsius, this exceeds the required temperature. Further discussion with the manager determined the site has self identified the issue and the matter has now been resolved.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that water accessible to a person in care, from any source, is not heated to more the 49 degrees Celsius.
Date to be Corrected: Corrected during inspection.
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