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Name

TENDER HEARTS CHILD CARE

Address

2301 N SHARON AMITY RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/27/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

10. Observed can opener blade on large can opener damaged. Observed can opener in drawer with blade collecting residue.Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e)23. Observed toy stored in bathroom in room 1.Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).28. Observed medications stored unlocked in infant room including childrens fever medication, and Vaseline.All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).39. Observed one rusty vent in room 2.Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Note: Observed keys attached to cabinets in classrooms throughout, no hazardous items in cabinets, purses present.Keys to locks containing medications and hazardous items must be stored over 5 feet. If staff keep medications in their purse the keys must be kept at least 5 feet high.Ms. Beverly Scott present during inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
9	4	Meets specifications for other equipment and utensils, approved material and construction: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed damaged countertops in kitchen along front edge, wood exposed. Observed damaged backsplashes with wood exposed.All food service equipment shall be made of an approved material. 15A NCAC 18A .2809.
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed one cabinet door with hinge not attached at bottom. Observed one cabinet door not attached to cabinet. Observed oven drawer not secure on left side.Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3)
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	Observed children sleeping less than 18 inches apart in room 4. Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e).
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	Repeat non-compliance: Observed floor damaged under 3 compartment sink in kitchen, wood damaged and loose to touch. Observed laminate flooring loose in kitchen, wood exposed. Observed chipping paint in care rooms throughout facility. Observed chipping paint in hallway. Observed floor tiles damaged throughout facility. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of non-absorbent, easily cleanable material. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a).