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NameBEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE
Address2211 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/17/2014
Final Score @ Grade
26
General CommentsGeneral Comment: #16. Monitor water temperature throughout day care center. Today hot water temperature fluctuated between 108F-111F +/- two degrees accuracy with my thermometer. **Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). #21. Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink in downstairs boys bathroom. Have someone to check and repair low water pressure on sink( 1 hand washing sink out of 9 handwashing sink with low water pressure). Mrs. Sherry Buchanan and Mrs. Shandrika Thompson present at time of inspection. Carpet cleaned 9/11/2014 and wood sealed 6/2/2014. CCA form submitted at time of inspection and CCA form will be placed in center file.NO STANDING WATER OR SIGN OF STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT CLOSET! Area received over three inches of rain over the last week.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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. Old and dried build-up on can opener blade and can opener holder. Thoroughly clean and sanitize can opener and holder at least daily and I recommend after each use.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 damaged gasket on refrigeration and freezer unit door. Replace damaged gasket on refrigeration and freezer unit door. Observed exterior of cabinet doors soiled! Thoroughly clean exterior of cabinet doors. Observed damaged base shelving in refrigeration unit located in infant/toddler room. Recommend just removing damaged shelving from unit and storing gallon jugs of milk on base interior of unit. Observed damaged counter top in infant/toddler room where refrigeration unit is stored. Repair counter top/shelving. Observed wooden cutting board in kitchen area starting to have gaps along wood grain. Discard and replace wooden cutting board. Recommend just purchasing a hard plastic cutting board. 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).
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed base of utensil drawers with some debris present. Wipe/clean base of utensil drawer. Observed case of styrofoam plates stored on the floor under prep table. Do not store or place cases of single service articles on the floor.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).
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 damaged sleeping mats in 3's/4's, 2's and infant/toddler classroom. Discard and replace damaged sleeping mats throughout daycare center. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
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 walls soiled throughout hallway, classrooms and bathrooms. Clean walls throughout day care facility. Thoroughly clean doors to bathrooms and area around door framing throughout center(upstairs and downstairs). Touch-up paint throughout in hallway, classrooms and bathrooms. Replace missing base board moulding near stairs at entrance to center before entering 3's/4's room. Replace missing door stopper behind staff bathroom door and patch hole in wall and repaint. Repair floor in kitchen and in hallway near entrance to kitchenKeep 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 REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA IMMEDIATELY. LIGHT FIXTURE IS NOT PROPERLY WORKING. LIGHT IS ONLY PRODUCING 10 FEET CANDLE UNITS OF LIGHT AT FOOD PREP TABLE(USING LIGHT METER). WILL VISIT CENTER WITHIN 1 WEEK TO VERIFY LIGHT FIXTURE IS PROPERLY WORKING! Could not tell if light bulb in light fixture over stove was shatterproof. Replace light bulb over stove with a shatter proof light bulb or provide documentation that light bulb is shatter proof. Repair light fixture in boys and girls bathroom downstairs! Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
48 3 Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 No No No Observed roaches in downstairs classroom and storage closet. Have entire daycare center exterminated to address roach issue.Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
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 toy containers on playground area with standing water. Store containers on playground so they do not hold or collect water. Keep lids on container and I recommend drilling holes in base of container to prevent any water from collecting. OBSERVED LARGE DEAD OAK TREE ON PLAYGROUND AREA AND LARGE DEAD TREE BRANCHES WHICH FELL ON GROUND WITHIN PLAYGROUND AREA. HAVE LARGE DEAD OAK TREE REMOVED FROM WITHIN PLAYGROUND AREA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND DO NOT LET CHILDREN USE PLAYGROUND WHERE DEAD TREE IS LOCATED AND AREA WHERE DEAD TREE BRANCHES EXTEND OVER PLAYGROUND!Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).