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Name

HOWELLS PLAYSKOOL INC

Address

2825 SEYMOUR DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/28/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Ms. Chambers was present during the inspection. Inspection lead by Joy Wilson with supervision by Tasharra Kenion Observed carbon monoxide was not working at time of inspection due to batteries. Operator was able to fix during inspection. Make sure to check/replace batteries as needed to ensure working. **Ensure all glass and debris is removed from front playground area before use.** NO DEMERITS WERE ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOW: 5. Discussion with food employee stated that they thaw at room temperature then place into fridge. All potentially hazardous food shall be properly thawed. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (i). Observed food employee serving milk to the classrooms out of commercial containers of milk on cart for service. Recommendation to use pitchers for milk or portion up before going to classrooms; essentially need to keep product cold 45 degrees or below at all times. 7. Observed stem metal thermometers for use with food preparation. Make sure to calibrate daily to ensure accuracy. Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12). 9. Observed spaghetti on the menu for lunch today. Kitchen staff stated the ground beef was stove on the top range. **Advised staff the frying was not allowed at the facility because there is no commercial hood. **Frying of foods is not allowed in facilities that do not have an approved commercial hood system in the kitchen. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (e) 26. Observed one bottle of disinfectant in first classroom reading less than 500 ppm for chlorine. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). 31. Observed a bottle of disinfectant was stored below 5ft in the restroom. Observed an unorganized closet in the infant room. 36. Observed food preparation worker not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Make sure to wear hair restraints. Caregivers shall wear hair restraints when preparing food in the kitchen. 15A NCAC 18A .2808 (c ).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed build-up in kitchen on cabinets, fridge , front of oven and oven drawers. Increase cleaning frequency for all equipment in the kitchen. Observed missing knobs on cabinets in kitchen. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
17	6	Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children	No	No	No	Observed hot water at can wash in parking lot area near entrance to outside area was 127F. Observed kitchen not being locked or using child's safety gate to prevent entrance of children into kitchen; sink is 120 F and above. CRITICAL REPEAT Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
18	3	Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observe no back flow prevention device on hose bib located on front of house. Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c).
21	4	Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed toilet fixture soiled. Observed build-up and debris on walls and fixture in restroom. Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). Observed the caregiver washed the child's hands at the diaper changing sink and did not "change the use". Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the hand washing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c).
25	6	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	CRITICAL - Observed child care worker using sanitizer to clean diaper area instead of disinfectant. To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
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 child care worker not gathering all supplies at beginning of diaper change; during diaper change grabbed diapers and chair for hand sink. Observed child care worker not wiping hands after discarding soiled items. 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 cots being stored in closet where parts that touch the floor were touching the part that is slept on. Store all sleeping mats so that the floor side of the mats are only touching. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Observed number/name not labeled directly on cribs. All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed crib mattress covers on both cribs with holes. One cover was soiled. **Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed toys starting to rust. Observed books starting to rip. Observed holes in cozy area pillows. Observed sticky residue on sides of furniture and play toys. 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).
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	Observed records for carpet cleaning for 4/27/17. Observed floor in laundry room uneven/tilting. Observed damaged wall coves in 2nd room. Observed wood shavings in second classroom. Observed dust/debris behind furniture in classrooms. Carpet shall be extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c ). Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
48	3	Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Observed a few ant piles active on outside play area. Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
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	Observed broken sandbox cover in play ground area. Observed two sandboxes uncovered. Observed standing water in crate of toys. Observed jungle gym with peeling paint. Observed outside play area with high vegetation. Observed broken glass and nails in front yard of child care area. Spoke to operator to have play area not used until all glass/nails have been picked up. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). REPEAT Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). REPEAT Sandboxes must be covered when not in use and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ) (2). All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i).