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Name

KIDDIE FARMS

Address

131 BENNETT ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28213

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

4/21/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

12. Observed shelves in the kitchen cabinet collecting sticky residue.Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3)25. Observed employee in the infant room use sanitizer bottle to clean the diaper changing pad. The bottle was at disinfectant strength.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).The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ).34. Per multiple employees, toys are washed outside or in 1 bucket.Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) and .2810 (f).35. Per multiple employees, the toy cleaning process was described incorrectly. Follow correct directions below.In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a).39. -Observed rusty and/or dusty vents on the infant room, kitchen, and hall restroom.Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).-Observed the light bulbs unshielded or shatterproof in the hall restroom above the diaper changing station.Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).-Observed the light out in the hall restroom over the toilets.Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).49. Observed chipping paint on both picnic tables on the playground.All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).Provisional & Website Handouts provided.Carpet Cleaning Date: March 28, 2014CCA Wood Treatment Date: July 13, 2013

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	5	Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed employee in the 2 year old class was hands less than 15 seconds.-Observed employee in the infant class wash hands one at a tome while holding a baby after a diaper change.Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c).
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 2 bottles stored on the food prep handsink in the infant room. Employee was informed to store bottles out of the splash zone.All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e).-Observed bags of cereal closed with a twist tie in the kitchen.Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed the metal stem thermometer approximately 7F off. Calibrate.Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)-Observed the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator not stored in the front.All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1).
10	5	Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	-Observed the cook wash then rinse the dishes. The proper process was explained. Ensure correct steps are followed.Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e)If chlorine is used to sanitize multi-service utensils and equipment, the items must be immersed in a 50-200 ppm chlorine solution for at least 2 minutes. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(b)(5)(B)-Observed residue collecting on the top and bottom of the swing tray in the infant room.Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e).
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed sanitizer bottles above 200ppm chlorine.Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the water in the washer below 120F.Hot water supplied to clothes washing machines shall be 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
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	-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the diaper changing handsink bowl cracked in the infant room.-Observed the counter around the handsink in the hall restroom damaged.Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the bottles of disinfectant above 800ppm chlorine.Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
33	3	Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	Observed holes in the majority of the sheets on the cots and crib mattresses.Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).
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 stained carpet in the infant & toddler room.-Observed peeling/chipping paint on the walls, fire place shelf, doorways, etc in multiple classes and hallways.-Observed water stained ceilings in the after school room & 2 year old room.-Observed the paint bubbling from moisture damage in the 3's restroom.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.