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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

12/14/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Beverly Scott was present during the inspection. Documents provided today: Provisional Guidance, Cleaning Guide, Hazardous Item Storage, CCA Form, Administrator Checklist, Sanitizer/Disinfectant Preparation Guide, and the Child Care Sanitation Rules. NO POINTS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING: 5. Observed a bulk package of cheese puffs was not sealed in Room 2. **Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) 11. / 26. Observe the newly made sanitizer and disinfectant was very warm/hot to touch. Recommend preparing with cold water to prevent the rapid loss of chlorine strength. 17. Observed the kitchen door was left unlocked and later propped open when no staff was present. The kitchen door was locked during the inspection. Procedure was established to ensure the door remains locked when no staff is present. **Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). 22. Observed no soap and towels at the sink in the laundry room. Recommend adding soap and paper towels to the sink to make it for hand washing for after handling soiled linen. Observed no toilet paper supplied to the restroom in Room 3. **Toilet tissue shall be provided in each toilet room. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). 23. Observed an activity toy was stored in Room 1 restroom. **Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). 31. Observed most storage area was unorganized and needed cleaning. Organize items that are stored and keep the areas clean. **Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). Observed refrigerated medication was stored with/above food in Room 1. **Medications stored in a room with food or chemicals, shall be stored in a separate and locked container or cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). 44. Observed several some outside trash cans were damaged with broken lids, and split containers. **Keep dumpster and garbage containers free of holes and in good repair to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). 49. Observed some hard plastic toys were worn/weathers and were broken and had sharp edges on the infant playground. Replace all damaged broken toys. **All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). **Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the metal stem thermometer was not working. **Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)
10	5	Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE: Observed the can opener blade with accumulated food debris, and the metal stem thermometer with dried food residue. **Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized after preparing raw foods, prior to preparing ready to eat foods, and after any interruption of operations in which contamination may have occurred. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (c ) and .2812 (b).
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed the microwave needed cleaning and had some rusty interior surface, and the refrigerator in Room 1 was not clean. Observed the laminate surface separating from kitchen counters (REPEAT). **Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the hallway water fountain with pink and black residue on the mouth spout and around the faucet. **Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
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	Observed the under side of the diaper changing pad was torn in Room 1, and the diaper changing table had debris beneath the pad in Room 4. **Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
28	6	Medications properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	(CRITICAL) Observed a child's prescription antibiotic was stored in the unlocked classroom refrigerator in the Toddler room. The medication was moved to a lock box during the inspection. **All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	(CRITICAL) Observed a container of laundry detergent with warning was stored on the floor in the unlocked laundry room. The detergent was moved to a locked cabinet during the inspection. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
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 most of the mattresses in the infant room were damaged with torn surfaces and exposed cushioning. All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed some books were worn and torn/worn, several shelving units with sticky residue collecting debris, a box fan was dusty in Room 4, shelving units were dusty, and worn plastic bin and baskets with broken/split/sharp edges in Room 3. **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).
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 the walls and ceiling in some rooms needed cleaning and/or repainting, the window sills throughout the facility with damaged paint, a damaged ceiling due to an AC leak in Room 3, an absorbent rug Room 3 restroom, damaged cracked linoleum flooring throughout the facility, and the walls in the kitchen needed cleaning. 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).