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NameDIXON ACADEMY OF CHARLOTTE, INC
Address2608 WEST BLVD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/21/2014
Final Score @ Grade
28
General CommentsGeneral Comment: #18. Was informed by Mrs. Coleman that utility sink in closet area near bathroom is sometime used to fill and dispose of mop water. Utility sink does not have a back flow preventer on hose bib. Provide a back flow preventer on hose bib if utility sink is being used as a can wash.**Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). CCA wood sealed 2/21/2014. Carpet cleaned 7/12/2014. Mrs. Coleman present at time of inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed gasket damaged on two door up-right refrigeration unit in kitchen area. Replace damaged gasket on refrigeration unit door. Observed block of ice starting to form on back and side wall of up-right freezer unit. Repair two door up-right freezer unit to address the ice forming on walls of unit. Observed broken ice machine in kitchen area. Either repair or remove broken ice machine from premises. Observed bottle warmers stored in classroom not being used; soiled. Thoroughly clean bottle warmers. Observed laminate on shelving in up-right refrigeration unit coming off and rust present on shelving. Replace rusted shelving in refrigeration unit and do not attempt to paint shelving!Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed utensil shelving in kitchen area soiled. Thoroughly clean utensil shelving. Observed single service articles(plastic fork, plastic spoon and Styrofoam plates) not properly stored in kitchen area. Store Styrofoam plates once removed from box or sleeving inverted down. Cover large bin of plastic forks and spoons once taken from plastic bag or box.Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b).Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).
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 leaking plumbing fixture on handsink in girls bathroom located in hallway area. Observed damaged stall fixture in boys bathroom in back building. Repair leak on hand sink plumbing fixture. Sand rust off of stall fixture in boys bathroom and repaint.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).
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 on wrong labeled mats in toddler room. Make sure children are sleeping on their correct mat. Observed children sleeping on mats not properly spaced. Mats shall be 18 inches apart when children are napping.All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e).
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Observed tables and chairs soiled throughout in different rooms. Observed wooden furniture/fixture throughout in different rooms with the sealant worn or wearing off, making for furniture/fixture hard to clean. Highly recommend resealing wooden furniture/fixtures throughout entire daycare. Observed loose handles on cabinet door. Tighten loose handles on cabinet doors. Observed soiled soft floor pillow in rooms. Clean linen on pillow at least once a week or when visibly soiled. Observed loose and missing laminate on cubbies. Tightly secure loose laminate and recommend painting bare wood where laminate is missing.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 damaged and soiled walls throughout daycare. Thoroughly clean walls and repair walls throughout daycare building. Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout different rooms in daycare. Repair any and all roof leaks, then replace water stained ceiling tiles. Observed bare wood window seal/ledge under metal window. Would recommend painting or applying wood sealant to bare wood surfaces. Repair wall under window in 4's room. Address water coming into building in after school room near floor area. Repaint walls throughout daycare where needed. Tightly secure loose rubber base board moulding throughout daycare.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39 2 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No Observed light bulbs blown in light fixtures throughout in different classrooms and kitchen area. Observed damaged light shield over light fixture in 4's room. Replace blown light bulbs in light fixtures and replace damaged light shields. Clean/dust ventilation and return air ventilation.Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
44 2 Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 No No No Observed dumpster with hole in base. Replace trash dumpster. Observed old rotten desk and broken basketball goal stored beside shed on playground area. Remove rotten table and broken equipment from premises!Keep dumpster and garbage containers free of holes and in good repair to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).
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 damaged fencing leading to older kid section of playground area. Repair fence!. Observed poison ivy on play ground area. Spray playground area to eliminate poison ivy. Address standing water in low area of playground. Remove rotten/damaged wood on storage shed and replace.Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i).Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).