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Name

GRAHAMS DAY CARE CENTER

Address

2425 MORTON ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/28/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #12. Wipe/clean area around kitchen cabinet door handles.**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). #34. Damaged pencil bin removed from classroom area at time of inspection. Observed used egg crates/carton in classroom area. Do not use used egg crates/cartons in daycare----->discarded. Wipe/clean handle on infant/toddler chairs.**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	5	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Observed specialty milk and juice labeled with child name and had 8/11/17 date and 8/18/17 date in refrigeration unit in kitchen. Specialty milk and juice provided by the parents need to be returned home at the end of the week! Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d)
13	3	Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed thermometer and clean utensils not properly stored in kitchen area. Observed metal stem digital thermometer stored in cup near hand washing sink under paper towel dispenser. Observed clean utensil/equipment stored on drain board near wash vat of three compartment sink. Store metal stem thermometer on clean utensil shelving in cabinet area. Do not store or place clean utensil/equipment on dirty end of drain board of three compartment sink. Dirty end of drain board may be used for air drying if no utensil washing is taking place at three compartment sink and wash, rinse and sanitize vat and dirty end of drain board has been washed, rinsed and sanitized! Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).
25	6	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Disinfectant solution was too weak throughout in disinfectant bottles throughout daycare including diaper changing area. Provide properly mixed disinfectant so diaper changing table can be properly cleaned and disinfected. SHOWED DAYCARE OWNER AND TWO STAFF MEMBER ON HOW TO PROPERLY MIX DISINFECTANT. PROVIDE DISINFECTANT SOLUTION 500PPM-800PPM AT ALL TIMES! The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed disinfectant solution in spray bottle throughout daycare including diaper changing station less than 250ppm. Disinfectant shall be 500ppm-800ppm. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
27	4	Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed incorrect diaper changing procedure. Follow diaper changing procedure posted on wall above diaper changing table. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
32	3	Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	Observed crib not labeled with child's name. Label cribs with child's name. Observed old tape adhesive on corner of sleeping cots. Thoroughly clean old tape adhesive from corners of sleeping cots and relabel cots with damaged name labels. Clean railing on cribs. Replace sleeping cot with damage plastic corner. All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. Space sleeping cots and mats at least 18 inches apart when children are napping. Observed sleeping cots/mats too close when children were sleeping/napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
37	4	Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836	No	No	No	Clean upper section of wall in bathroom. Monitor and repair ceiling in bathroom and classroom area. Paint bare wood area around window above diaper changing table in infant room. Repair wall in back bathroom off of infant room. Repaint side door in science room. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
49	2	Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Repair loose board on flower/garden bed to eliminate exposed nail. Replace splintering board on hand railing on back porch. Tightly secure craw space vent on side of daycare. Store items on the playground so they do not hold or collect water. Observed standing water in sand box. Keep sand box covered to prevent water from collecting or cover sand box with a tarp. Cut growth off of fence line. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i). Sand boxes must be covered when not in use and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ) (2).