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Name

DIXON ACADEMY OF CHARLOTTE, INC

Address

2608 WEST BLVD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/31/2013

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

29: Shed not locked and paint cans and construction adhesives present. Shed was too full to access. Keep all hazardous items behind lock and key.29: Bathroom exhaust vents dusty in the hall restrooms. Broken light shield in 4's. Light out on the short hall. Missing light shield in the small hall supply closet. Low levels of light in the 3's/4's restroom. Keep all light fixtures and ventilation clean, in good repair. Keep all light bulbs shieled/shatterproof. Provide adequate lighting (10 ft/candles). Audrey Caldwell present.A visit will be made in 7 calendar days to ensure that the shed is locked, the kitchen hand washing sink leak is repaired, and a letter is provided stating that the carbon monoxide detector is built into the fire system/panel.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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	Repeat: Observed: The washer and dryer in the Kitchen. A water pitcher stored at the sink edge in 3's.All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e).Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (e).
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed: The Kitchen fridge wire shelving peeling and rusting. The interior of the ice machine collecting residue and calcium buildup (repeat). Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
18	3	Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed: No backflow prevention device (anti-siphon device/vacuum breaker) on the 3 comp sink spray arm in the Kitchen. Two backflow prevention devices (one plastic and one metal) on the can wash cold water line. Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c).~place plastic one hot water line~
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	Observed: Water damage/wood damaged below the sink in the Staff break room. A damaged toilet seat and the side of the vanity damaged in 2's. The "P" trap leaking at the Kitchen hand washing sink. The vanity damaged in the rear building classroom. A damages sink basin and toilet damaged/not working in the rear building boy's restroom. Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Repeat: Observed: Laminate damage to cubbies and cabinets in all classrooms. The storage shed inaccessible for entry or for routine cleaning. The shed floor dirty. 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).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed: A water damaged diaper changing table (base area near floor) in 2's. The clothes washing machine lid area rusting/flaking paint. 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	Repeat: Observed: Water damaged and broken ceiling tiles throughout both buildings. Wall repairs in need of paint in the 3's/4's restroom. Walls damaged near the baseboards in the Hall Boy's restroom. Sagging ceiling tiles in the rear building. The dividing wall damaged/not properly in place in the rear building. The rear building girl's restroom stall walls rusting and walls in need of touching up. Window in need of being replaced due to break in. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.carpets last extraction cleaned 8/10/13
46	2	CCA pressure-treated wood sealed; date sealed_________; soil covered or inaccessible: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Repeat: Per form, CCA treated lumber was last sealed 3/6/11.All exterior non-painted wood installed before 1/1/05 must be sealed or stained at least every 2 years. Seal wood with either an oil-based, semi-transparent sealant, oil-based clear stain, or water-based clear stain. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (e), (f), and (g).
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	Observed: Trash/debris/old playground equipment stored around buildings, behind shed, and within gated areas. Can wash pit in need of being cleaned out (leaves/gravel). Standing water in the parking lot due to damaged blacktop. Standing water in old outdoor toys. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).