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Name

BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE

Address

2211 LITTLE ROCK RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28214

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/16/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

. #4.Obserevd expired containers of milk in refrigeration unit in basement area 49F. Containers of milk discarded at time of inspection.**All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f)#6. Observed container of corn stored in refrigeration unit that had been heated from previous day. Container of corn discarded at time of inspection. Potential hazardous foods from previous day must be stored in NSF/ANSI approved refrigeration unit to be served the next day.#13. Observed knives stored in knife block in kitchen area. Knives stored in utensil drawer at time of inspection.**Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).#30. Observed teacher purse not properly stored in toddler room. Store teacher purse locked away or five feet vertical distance out of reach of children. Purse properly stored at time of inspection.**Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f).#29. Observed container of carpet cleaner and air freshener in aerosol can stored in classroom/storage room in after school area. Store toxic substance/aersol containers locked away. Aerosol containers properly stored at time of inspection.**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). #33. Observed soiled linen on mattress in infant room. Linen removed from mattress at time of inspection.**Linens for children less than 12 months old shall be changed and laundered when soiled and at least daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).#39. Observed loose light shield in toddler room. Tightly secure loose light shield. Observed light not working in after school bathroom. Repair light fixture or replace blown light bulb.**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).#46. Observed wooden fixture on playground area. Director could not tell me if wood was CCA or not. Seal wooden fixture on playground area. Left CCA form. Mrs. Sherry Buchanan present at time of inspection.

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 no food thermometer in kitchen area and no refrigeration unit thermometer in refrigeration unit. Provide food thermometer 0F-220F at all times. Provide refrigeration unit thermometer in refrigeration unit in kitchen area. Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)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	Observed can opener and can opener holder soiled with build-up present.Thoroughly clean can opener and can opener holder. 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 gasket on freezer section of refrigeration unit damaged and soiled. Thoroughly clean gasket and replace damaged gasket on unit. Observed door handle on refrigeration unit in kitchen area soiled. Observed exterior of of cabinet doors soiled throughout kitchen. Thoroughly clean exterior of cabinet doors. Observed handle for hot water at three compartment sink broken. Hot water had to be turned on and off under sink. Repair hot water handle on three compartment sink so water does not have to be turned on and off under sink. Observed leaking plumbing fixture under food prep sink in one year old room. Repair leak on sink. Defrost and clean refrigeration unit.Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed disinfectant too weak throughout different rooms and bathrooms throughout daycare. Provide properly mixed disinfectant at all times! Disinfectant shall be 500ppm-800ppm. Observed several bathrooms missing soapy water solution. Provide soapy water solution along with disinfectant solution in bathrooms!Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
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 boxes of gloves and paper towels to be used after hand washing stored on diaper changing table in toddler room. NO STORAGE ON DIAPER CHANGING TABLE! Observed varnish coming off of diaper changing table exposing bare wood. Apply wood sealant to diaper changing table so diaper changing table can be properly cleaned. Observed soapy water bottle in after school room not labeled. Label all chemical/ water bottles.Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).Keep the diaper changing table free of non-diaper changing related storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).
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 sleeping mats not two inches thick in one year old room and pre school room. Sleeping mats must be two inches thick. Observed damaged sleeping mats in pre school room. Discard and replace torn/damaged sleeping mats. Provide mat list in one year old room. No mat list present. Observed mats not properly separated in preschool room. Properly place dividers between mats when storing.Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and 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 furniture in toddler room damaged-->missing laminate and exposing bare room. Paint or apply wood sealant to exposed bare wood. Observed loose laminate on table and soiled chairs in toddler room. Repair laminate and clean chairs. Observed back of shelving loose--->pinch point. Repair back of shelving. Observed soiled toys in preschool room. Thoroughly clean toys.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	Thoroughly clean walls throughout daycare in rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Repair walls and floor throughout. Clean carpet throughout and provide documentation on when carpet was clean(receipt). Observed standing water in storage closet in basement area. Address any wickering and standing water issues within establishment.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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 poison ivy/oak along fence line in playground area. Have playground sprayed to get rid of poison ivy/oak. Observed fixtures on playground holding and collecting water. Store items on playground area and within dumpster corral so they do not collect and hold water. Observed broken toys on playground. Remove any broken toys from playground area.Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i).