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Name

NORTHSIDE ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING

Address

333 JEREMIAH BLVD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28262

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/5/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Ms. Gulledge present during inspection today. REHSI J. Blackmon present today as well. 4) All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Observed small refrigerator in infant room holding items at 50F. CDI: Refrigerator turned down. By end of inspection, refrigerator was holding items at 42F. 12) Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Observed high chair tray in back cafeteria with greasy build up and to be cracked. Operator stated that the chair is not being used currently. Observed dish washing racks to be broken in some places. 21) Properly disinfect toilet fixtures as required. 15A NCAC 18A. 2819 Observed employee change diaper of child at toilet and not properly disinfect the toilet between children using it. 22) Provide soap and papertowels to lavatories 15A NCAC 18A .2818 Observed one soap dispenser in girl's bathroom with no soap. 49) All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Observed handrail on 1's playground to be rusted. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from previous inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	5	Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) Observed no handwash done between diapering children in two's room. Observed no handwash completed after handling disinfectant in infant room.
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	Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed employee wear gloves for the entire procedure. Observed employee don clean diaper before wiping her and the child's hands.
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed clorox wipes, acetone, bottle of bleach, and two bottles of hand sanitizer stored in various classrooms throughout the facility, unlocked. REPEAT VIOLATION
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	All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed several mats damaged throughout facility. Mats are torn at fold/crease, exposing portions that are not easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	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). Observed vinyl play mat torn in infant room. Observed toys in gym and two's rooms in need of detail cleaning. Observed rusted xylophones in 1's and 2's rooms.
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	Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed ceiling tiles throughout facility with damage and staining. Some had black build up on them. Observed tile under dishwasher in kitchen to be damaged. Observed touch up paint needed on walls throughout facility. Observed dividers in men's bathroom to be rusted. Observed back wall of mop sink area to have water damage. Wall is not water proof. REPEAT VIOLATION