| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use.- Observed high chair trays need better cleaning at the back crevices. According to director assistant the trays get clean in the classroom with spray and send to the kitchen to be cleaned at 3 compartment sinks at the end of the day. All multi-service articles (high chair trays, spoons, plates/bowls, rubber bibs) shall be wash, rinse and sanitize properly in the kitchen after each use. |
|
16
|
0
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed hot water measured at 74F- 77F in classrooms (infant, 2’s, preK). Provide tempered water for hand washing between 80F -110F at all time.
NOTE: Some classrooms with very low water pressure need repair. Provide adequate water pressure for proper hand washing at all times. |
|
17
|
6
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
PROVISIONAL ITEM:
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children.- Observed hot water in some classrooms (toddler 1 and 2, school age) are measured at 122F- 138F. Water temperature shall be between 80F -110F wherever accessible to children. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
REMINDER:
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
- Water testing for lead is once every three years. Last testing was 11/10/2023. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled toilets need cleaning throughout the center. Some of damaged toilet seats need replacement and loose toilet seat need repair. Keep all toilets clean and good repair.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair- Observed soiled hand sinks need cleaning throughout the center. Some damage faucets need replacement. Some sinks need new caulking. Keep clean and good repair. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area.- Observed no paper towels available at hand sink in preK restrooms. Provide hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.- Observed ice packs and burn cream that has label of “Warning” and “Keep out of reach of children “ in outside bag in couple classrooms. Ensure to keep all hazardous items lock at all time.
NOTE: **Lock storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electric or magnetic device, key pad, key, or equivalent locking device, keep/store keys at least 5ft or higher at all time** |
|
37
|
0
|
Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.- Observed restroom vents, AC vents on ceiling in classroom or restrooms need cleaning. Keep clean. |