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Name

SUNSHINE HOUSE, THE

Address

5825 PHYLISS LN

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28227

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/27/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

. #5. Observed food stored in the dish washing machine's pre-rinse sink that is not used. 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).#21. Observed a non-functioning faucet in the 2's restroom. Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).#23. Observed clean clothes stored in the infant room's restroom. Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).#25. Since chlorine disinfectant solution was not at 500 - 800 ppm Chlorine, diapering tables are not being disinfected. 25. The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). #35. Staff advised that they are only spraying mouthable toys. In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a).#29. Observed keys for hazardous item storage not being stored at 5 ft above the floor in some classrooms. Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).#31. Observed art supplies stored under a sink in the Toddler 1 room. Place the art supplies in a sealed container if stored under a sink. Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).Notes: No CCA treated lumber present. Brittany Deluca present.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed the can opener heavily soiled in the kitchen. Observed kitchen cabinets and oven drawer collecting debris. Observed several classroom refrigerators with damaged gaskets. Observed a bottle warmer in the infant room with residue.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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed hot water at some classrooms sinks at less than 80 F.Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the disinfectant solution at 250 ppm chlorine throughout the facility (diapering and non-diapering rooms). Observed staff not using an approved measuring device. Facility is now using an approved gallon pitcher. 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 diaper changing tables collecting debris under the diapering pads. Observed minor damage to some diaper changing pads.Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed throughout the facility damaged furniture, toys collecting debris in cracks and crevices, dirty step stools, toy bins collecting debris, non-food contact surfaces of high chairs collecting debris, damaged cot covers, cabinets under sinks collecting debris, damaged classroom dining tables, etc. Please go through each room and clean all furniture and toys. Observed plush pillows stained in the toddler 1 area. Observed the clothes dryer with melted residue and debris. 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).
36	2	Child care center employees wearing gloves, clean clothes, hair restraints where required; no tobacco use: .2808, .2823	No	No	No	Observed kitchen staff not wearing a hair restraint.Caregivers shall wear hair restraints when preparing food in the kitchen. 15A NCAC 18A .2808 (c ).
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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed walls throughout the facility in need of cleaning and with minor damage. Observed debris collecting behind and under classroom furniture. Observed a fraying rug in the 3's room. Keep 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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed a non-functioning light in the kitchen's custodial area.Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, 30 inches above the floor in areas describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
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 a sand box left uncovered on the play ground.Sandboxes must be covered when not in use and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ) (2).