| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed opened dry pasta in taped closed plastic bag. Needs to be in a resealable bag or container.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Observed bulk milk in fridge dated 3/19 and another one missing a date that facility staff stated was from 3/20. EHS discussed rules about specialty bulk milk. Specialty bulk milk shall be sent from home unopened at the beginning of each week labeled with the name and date received and sent home at the end of the week. |
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed thermometer reading 50F in infant refrigerator. Interior temperature from EHS thermometer read 31F. Check thermometer and replace if broken. |
|
11
|
2
|
Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Observed sanitizer throughout facility at 800-1000 ppm. Needs to be diluted to 50-200 ppm. REPEAT. |
|
17
|
6
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed hot water at twos food prep sink, and toddler food prep and diaper sinks at 120F. Needs to be 80-110F. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Observed facility has not yet completed lead in water testing. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website states the facility has registered for water testing as of 1/24/2024. Results have not yet been posted. |
|
21
|
0
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet handle broken in early preschool bathroom. Work order has been placed for repair. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed books and paper towels stored under sinks in toddler room. Items cannot be stored under exposed sewer lines under sinks. |
|
26
|
2
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant over 1000 ppm chlorine solution. Needs to be 500-800 ppm. REPEAT. |
|
28
|
0
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
No points deducted.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed small burn ointment packets in unlocked first aid kits in emergency bags. CDI - ointment packets were removed from first aid kits. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).Linens shall be kept clean, in good repair, and stored with the mat or cot that the linens are assigned to or stored apart from the mattress or cot in a manner that keeps the linens used for each child separate from the linens belonging to other children. Observed small tears in 3 sheets on mattresses in cribs in infant room. |
|
37
|
0
|
Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed minor staining on ceiling tile and observed tiles bending out in early preschool room. Needs repair. |