| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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5
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0
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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 (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 specialty milk sent from home in kitchen refrigerator with no name or date received label. Milk was also sent in last week. Specialty bulk milk sent from home needs to be labeled with the name of the child and date received and sent in unopened at the beginning of the week and home at the end of the week. |
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed facility does not have a thin probe thermometer. Needs a thin probe thermometer. |
|
15
|
6
|
Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Observed hot water in kitchen at 109F. Needs to be a minimum of 120F. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
|
16
|
4
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water at 119F at girls bathroom handsink. Needs to be 80-110F. REPEAT. |
|
17
|
0
|
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 utility sink in girls bathroom at 120F. Sink was disconnected from hot water. |
|
20
|
6
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
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 is passed due for lead testing for drinking and food preparation water. Facility is not in registration process. PROVISIONAL ITEM.
Facility shall go to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to register for testing. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed cracks on small toilet seats and brown staining on toilet seats in boys bathroom. Needs cleaning/repair. REPEAT.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed boys bathroom handsink faucet broken. Needs repair. Observed build up around sink faucet in girls bathroom. Needs cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
26
|
0
|
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 no disinfectant at diaper changing area in girls bathroom. Needs soapy water and disinfectant for cleaning after diaper change. |
|
28
|
0
|
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 alka seltzer tablets in hall cabinets unlocked. Observed bee sting wipes with lidocaine and burn cream unlocked in 3/4s classroom first aid kit. All items were removed and locked. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed lotion stored less than 5ft up in 3/4s classroom and hand sanitizer stored less than 5ft up in hall cabinets. Needs to be 5ft up. REPEAT. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Mats be stored so that the side of the mats that makes contact with the floor does not touch the side of a mat that any child sleeps on. The sleeping surface of one child's mat shall not come in contact with the sleeping surface of another child's mat during storage. Observed mats stored in prek room with floor side in contact with sleeping side. Needs to be stored not in contact. EHS suggests finding barriers to place between mats. |
|
34
|
4
|
Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed build up in cabinets under sinks in Prek classroom. Needs cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
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 .2824 (c). Vacuum cleaners used with the children present shall have a HEPA filter rated at 99.97% efficient at 0.3 micron dust particle size and sealed to prevent leakage around connecting points. Facility does not have carpet cleaning records for the past 6 months. Cleaning had been cancelled last week and is due to be rescheduled. |
|
49
|
0
|
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 |
5A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply:
(1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking
paint, rust, and corrosion; and
(2) A sandbox used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be
covered when not in use and kept clean.
Observed blue twisting slide with large crack. Needs to be repaired or removed. |