| 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 .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed sippy cups from home not labeled or dated.
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (g) After opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, labeled with the date on which they were opened, refrigerated and used within two days of opening, provided that the baby food is not served directly from the jar. Observed half full baby food jar not labeled or dated. |
|
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 not digital thermometer present. Digital thermometer is needed. |
|
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 hand sinks in bathroom and classroom < 80F. |
|
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 tub >120F and knob not removed or made inaccessible. 2-comp sink >120F baby gate doesn’t lock or even latch. Baby gate needs to be lockable or constructed when children cannot reach the locking mechanism. Laundry room bi-fold doors held closed with child safety lock. A keyed lock is required. |
|
18
|
3
|
Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). A child care center's water supply plumbing shall not include cross-connections as set out in 15A NCAC 18C .0102(c)(8). If the potential for back siphonage or backflow conditions exist, an atmospheric vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device shall be installed. Observed broken back flow preventer in front yard. |
|
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 .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose faucet fixture at kitchen hand sink. Leak under 2-comp sink repaired but shelving is swollen and back wall is covered in mold. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed white out, pine sol in kitchen cabinets with a child safety lock. A keyed or magnetic lock is required. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor.
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 bulk soap stored in kitchen cabinet with child safety lock. Hand sanitizer stored < 5 feet on shelving at entrance and play room. |
|
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 (b). Cribs and play pens used for sleeping shall be kept clean and equipped with a firm, tight-fitting mattress made of waterproof, washable material at least two inches thick. Observed torn crib mattresses. Make sure replacements are tight fitting. |
|
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 |
Observed wall paint peeling in bathroom, around window (outside), and gutter around house
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. Observed broken toy on playground, wood car structure rotting with exposed screws. Fence missing slats and disconnected from support post and falling into yard. Remove rusted metal bar on ground near AC unit. |