| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (K) (1). Each hot food unit 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 coolest part of the unit. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Where it is impractical to install thermometers on equipment such as steam tables, steam kettles, heat lamps, cal-rod units, or insulated food transport carriers, a metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to check internal food temperature. Observed thermometers in refrigerators in toddler 1 & 2 reading 49-50F. Temperature of refrigerators were read by inspector thermometer to be at 41/42. Needs to repair/replace thermometers. |
|
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 adapter seat in Toddler 2 with build up around edges of seat at handles. Needs cleaning. |
|
28
|
6
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
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 Benadryl stored in unlocked cabinet in Toddler 1 room.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Observed emergency epi-pens stored in a cabinet less than 5ft above the floor in Toddler 1 room. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
|
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 glade aerosol spray, wood glue, pine sol, window cleaner and other hazardous items stored in unlocked cabinets in Toddler 1 room. Observed white out and gorilla glue stored on high shelf in container that is not locked or lockable in Toddler 2 room. Observed essential oils stored unlocked in Primary 1 and Toddler 3. Observed air freshener spray bottle stored in unlocked cabinet in Toddler 3. Needs to be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
|
30
|
0
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
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). Observed bottle of sanitizer stored on floor in hallway outside Toddler 1 room. Observed disinfectant and disinfectant wipes stored in unlocked cabinet less than 5ft above the floor. Needs to be 5ft above the floor or locked. |
|
32
|
0
|
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 |
Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed tears in mats in Primary 2 room. Needs replacement/repair. |
|
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 sensory table in Toddler 2 room with worn top covers. Observed cabinet under sink in Toddler 1 with build up. Needs repair/cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
42
|
0
|
Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information |