| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
5
|
Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a). Observed child’s hands not washed upon arrival. Hand sanitizer is not a substitute for hand washing. |
|
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 several corn dogs thawing in kitchen hand sink. Thaw under refrigeration or under cold running water at 2-comp sink. |
|
7
|
2
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Observed a device owner said was a thermometer. Was reading 0 ppm. Not a thermometer, need a thermometer that reads degrees.
Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12). Observed dial top thermometer reading 120F ambient air temp. Recommend a digital thermometer. |
|
12
|
0
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed some of the kitchen cabinets with rotted wood. |
|
13
|
0
|
Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). Observed foil stored with cleaning chemicals and pesticide spray. Store foil separately from chemicals. |
|
15
|
6
|
Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
The kitchen dishwashing sink shall be supplied with hot water at 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed kitchen sink at 117F. Needs to be minimum of 120F |
|
16
|
0
|
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 handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Hot water at hand sink in art room 71F. Adjust mixing valve or increase water pressure. |
|
17
|
6
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hand sink in classroom right outside kitchen 126F. A point of use mixing valve needs to be installed on this sink and tempered to 80-110F. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Liquid soap shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed no hand soap at hand sink right outside kitchen. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed paper towels, gloves and disinfecting wipes stored below hand sink in bathroom. Art supplies in hand sink in art room. Keep hand sinks accessible and do not store clean items below hand sink plumbing. |
|
26
|
2
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed disinfectant ~50 ppm chlorine in bathroom. Check for proper strength with test strip. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Observed hand sanitizer mounted on wall <5 ft above floor (right inside front door). |
|
31
|
2
|
Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
Coat hooks must be 12 inches apart. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). Observed coat hooks less than 12 inches apart and children’s coat hoods and collars touching each other. |
|
34
|
0
|
Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
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). Observed cracked top on wood shelving unit in art class. |
|
38
|
0
|
Room temperature between 65ºF and 85ºF: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
Maintain the indoor temperature of the facility between 65°F and 85°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed ambient room temp 63F. Taken at art room table. |