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Name

LINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE

Address

2225 AUGUSTA ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28216

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/29/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #8. Daycare only has domestic refrigeration unit. Dispose of food products (tuna salad containing boiled eggs) or give to staff, labeled food given to staff and have staff to take food home at end of day! Child care centers, licensed for 13 or more children, are not approved to use domestic refrigerators to cool food. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (d). #9. Observed used cooking grease stored in pantry behind refrigeration unit hidden behind other food products. NO DEEP FRYING OF FOOD AT DAYCARE. Used grease disposed of at time of inspection. REMOVE LARGE JUG OF GREASE FROM DAYCARE! Was informed that grease is used to grease pan---> REMOVE GREASE FROM DAYCARE! 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) #18. Reattach back flow prevention device to hose bibs in can was. Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). #30. Observed container of hand sanitizer stored on desk in office and door was opened. Store hand sanitizer five feet vertical distance out of reach of children.. Hand sanitizer placed in locked chemical closet.**Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). #32. Continue to clean tape adhesive from corners of sleeping cots.**Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). #34. Wipe/clean underside of infant table. Wipe/clean base of house keeping stand. Clean linen on yellow pillows on steps.**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.Replace damaged floor tile in bathroom in infant room. Wipe/clean wall beside clothes washer machine and toilet.**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. #39. Replace blown light bulb in light fixture in infant room bathroom.**Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). #44. Clean leaves/debris from can wash.**Maintain a fully operating can wash or mop sink at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b). #46. Was informed by person in charge that CCA wood was recently sealed. Provide paper work with date wood was seal on re-inspection.**All exterior non-painted wood installed before 1/1/05 must be sealed or stained at least every 2 years. Seal wood with either an oil-based, semi-transparent sealant, oil-based clear stain, or water-based clear stain. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (e), (f), and (g). ****Will be back within seven days for a re-inspection!****

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 opened packages of cereal in kitchen cabinet. Store opened packages of food products in sealable container, labeled and kept clean. Observed tuna salad from yesterday stored in kitchen refrigeration unit and tuna salad contained boiled egg products. Was informed that tuna salad was for staff, but tuna salad was not labeled staff. Container of tuna salad was discarded at time of inspection. 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).
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Provide refrigeration unit thermometer for refrigeration unit. One refrigeration unit had a thermometer and the other refrigeration unit did not have a thermometer. Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed hot water temperature at clothes washer machine less than 120F. Hot water supplied to clothes washing machines shall be 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
17	6	Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children	No	No	No	Observed kitchen door opened and no one was in kitchen and water at three compartment sink was 126F and above. Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). KEEP KITCHEN DOOR LOCKED AND CLOSED WHEN NO ONE IS IN KITCHEN!
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	Replace pitted faucet fixture on hand washing sink near office, infant room and within bathroom near kitchen. Repair leg on hand washing sink in infant room. Address low water pressure on hand washing sink in kitchen. Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Observed chemical closet unlocked near office area and closet contained many chemicals. Keep chemical closet door locked at all times! All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (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	Store mop bucket in can wash and bucket in mop area so it does not hold or collect water. Remove old broken toy fixture from within playground area. Remove old damaged door from beside storage shed. Repair siding(facia and soffit area) around roof of daycare. Remove broken tree limb hanging in tree. Secure loose border around equipment and nail in protruding nail. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).