| 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 |
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). Observed raw chicken was stored with/next to cinnamon buns and raw ground beef stored with/next to fries. RE-organize freezer so raw and ready-to-eat food is stored in the correct storage order. **Food storage diagram was provided.
Observed one infant milk bottle had a label the was not legible. **Ensure all bottles prepared by parents/guardians are labeled with the child's name and the date brought to the facility. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
(REPEAT) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). Observed the bottle warmers with pink and black residue in the infant room.
Observed the refrigerator racks needed cleaning.
Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) |
|
16
|
4
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
Observed the hot water in the 2's restroom and 3's restroom only reached 74F. |
|
17
|
6
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
(CRITICAL VIOLATION) (REPEAT) Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed the kitchen door was left open and hot water at the 3 compartment sink exceeded 120F. |
|
19
|
2
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed the hallway water fountain with black residue.
Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed the water pressure on the hallway water fountain was very low. **Increase water pressure. |
|
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 |
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Observed the flooring was damaged in the 2's room and the main hallway, a carpet run in the 4/5s room, and walls and trim throughout the facility needed cleaning or painting. |
|
39
|
2
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed several lights were not working or not working properly throughout the facility. **Repair all lights
Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Observed the air temperature in the infant room was 81F; some HVAC return vents were obstructed with equipment and furniture throughout the facility. Ensure ventilation is unobstructed to increase better air flow to infant room. |
|
46
|
2
|
CCA pressure-treated wood sealed; date sealed_________; soil covered or inaccessible: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
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). Observed wood sealing records indicate the wood was last sealed in March 2016. |
|
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 |
Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed some toys and storage bins with collected rain water. **Keep all toys and containers free of standing water.
At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed the exterior gutters were full of leaves and debris, and a low hanging branch needed trimming. |