| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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5
|
5
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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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage.
Observed goldfish in Preschool classroom in nonresealable container. Needs to be in resealable bag/container.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs.
Observed date missing on one specialty bulk milk in kitchen refrigerator. Needs name and date received.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (g) Food shall be stored above the floor and in a manner to protect it from dust, pests, drip, splash, and other contamination.
Observed crackers and fruit cups stored on the floor in the pantry. Needs to be stored off the floor. |
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule.
Observed the battery was dead on the thin probe thermometer. Needs new battery. |
|
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 .2810 (f) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized per rule .2812 and the manufacturer's instructions.
Observed build up in the bottle warmers in Infant 1 and Infant 2. Needs cleaning. |
|
13
|
0
|
Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) In child care centers, food-contact surfaces, equipment, utensils, and single service articles shall be protected from contamination.
Observed single service bowls and food trays stored on the floor in kitchen storage rooms. Needs to be stored off the floor. |
|
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 the hot water reach 113 in preschool bathroom. Observed the hot water at 112F in the Explorers classroom. Observed hot water at 114F in the infant 2 room. Needs to be 80-110F. |
|
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 build up in the toilets in unused classroom, Toddler 1, and infant room. Needs cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
23
|
0
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.
Observed toys/ poster paper rolls stored in Toddler 1 bathroom. Observed chairs stored in Toddler 2 bathroom and inside play room. Storage is toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. |
|
27
|
0
|
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 |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands.
Observed employee perform a diaper change in infant 1 skip step 5. Needs to follow procedures. |
|
28
|
0
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food.
Observed Benadryl stored unlocked with emergency medication in School Age and Toddler 1 classrooms. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed glass cleaner in unlocked closet in Preschool room. Observed toilet bowl cleaner in unlocked closet in hall. Observed swiffer mop in hallway with chemical attached. PROVISIONAL VIOLATION.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock.
Observed keys in Infant 1 stored at end of diaper table and not 5ft up. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor.
Observed diaper creams in unlocked cabinet in Infant 1. Needs to be 5ft up or locked.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor.
Observed bulk soap refills for dispensers stored less than 5ft up in Preschool and Explorers classrooms. Needs to be stored 5ft up or locked.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.
Observed soapy water stored less than 5ft up in Toddler 2. Needs to be stored 5ft up or locked. |