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Name

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, MALLARD

Address

9625 MALLARD GLEN DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28262

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

4/15/2026

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

REMINDER: - Water testing for lead is once every three years. Last water testing was 02/12/2024. NOTE: - Director: Asia Rushing Present during walkthrough inspection

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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	REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center.- Observed baby bottle in infant refrigerator some without date, and other date unclear. Ensure to label clearly both name and date on items sent from home for the day. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day.- Observed children’s lunch box without date. Put both name and date received at the center on items send from home. 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 in young 2’ leftover and opening graham crackers bag in drawer. Ensure to keep/store all leftover snack in reasealable bag or containers to prevent pests. 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 specialty milk in kitchen refrigerator dated 3/2, 3/31, and some without date received. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the week either opened or unopened containers.
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	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 center without working thin probe food thermometer in the kitchen. Obtain a food thin probe thermometer and have available.
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) A testing method or equipment shall be used in accordance with the product manufacturer's instructions to test the strengths of sanitizing solutions to ensure the prescribed concentrations are met.- Observed sanitizer solution measure less than 50 ppm. Ensure to provide correct chlorine sanitizer solution concentration between 50-200 ppm at anytime. NOTE: The facility is out of testing strips, Please obtain testing strips for sanitizer and disinfectant.
12	0	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed rusted shelves inside kitchen refrigerator. Repair or replace shelving needed. Observed debris at the bottom of that refrigerator needs cleaning and keep clean.
21	0	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	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair- Observed several sinks in restrooms need new caulking, repair and keep in good condition. Some loose faucets need repair.
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 Meck 2 stored their toys inside the restroom shelving. Ensure to keep/store only toilet related items in the restroom at anytime.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	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 sanitizer solution spray bottle throughout the center hanging down the shelves less than 5ft. Ensure to keep items at 5ft or higher at all time. 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 refill soap container stored on top counter at front desk less than 5ft. Keep the items at least 5ft at anytime.
48	3	Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.- Observed unwanted toys and stuff piling up in the HVAC/ or on playground. Clearing the space is necessary . Keep free of clutter.