| 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 at parent drop off. Observed child’s hands with wipe instead of hand wash (child’s hands must be washed at hand sink unless they cannot support their own head). Staff’s hands not washed after wiping child’s nose and staff not wash hands as final step to diaper change procedure. |
|
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 |
Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed infant cereal opened without putting into container or baggie. Brown sugar baggie not sealed.
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 children’s breakfast up against hand sink and under soap dispenser. Keep food and other clean items (cups for bottle warming) out of hand sink splash zones.
Observed specialty milks provided by parents being kept until empty. Specialty milks must be returned or discarded at end of week. Handout emailed. |
|
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 |
Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Repeat-Observed dried food on the bottom side of several high chair trays. Send to kitchen daily for W/R/S. |
|
11
|
0
|
Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g). Observed no test strips for sanitizer used in 3-comp sink. Blue tablets need a quat test strip (orange paper) |
|
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). Observed hot water in classrooms closest to water heater up to 113F. Adjust mixing valve so hot water is 80-110F. |
|
19
|
0
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed water fountain needed cleaning. |
|
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 |
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed gunk build-up in faucet crevices and around base of fixtures.
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet bases need cleaning of old urine. |
|
23
|
0
|
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 toys, gloves art supplies stored below hand sinks in several classrooms. |
|
26
|
0
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Cleaning and disinfecting solutions shall be provided at each diaper changing station. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 ( c ). Observed no disinfectant at diaper changing tables where children were potty training. Keep disinfectant in both bathroom and diaper changing station. |
|
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 |
Keep the diaper changing table free of non-diaper changing related storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Observed puzzles and other non diapering items on changing tables. |
|
28
|
0
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Observed alka-seltzer with other items to be used in an activity on counter top. Discussed with teacher to keep it locked until ready to be used in science project. |
|
30
|
0
|
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 below 5 feet at lobby counter and in infant room. |
|
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 children’s coats touching a most classrooms. Hooks below cubbies are being used for 2 children. Coat hooks must be spaced 12 inches apart or have barriers between hooks to prevent coats from touching. |
|
34
|
4
|
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 tape residue, dust and debris on furniture, in bins and shelving throughout. |
|
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 |
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed damage wall with paint flakes on floor, from cots. Recommend putting up FRP to keep wall from being damaged. Observed ceilings throughout dusty near ventilation. Observed walls grimy in high touch areas and below soap and paper towel dispensers. |
|
39
|
0
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed many dusty vents that need cleaning. |
|
48
|
0
|
Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
All openings to the outer air shall be protected against the entrance of flying insects. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ( c ). Observed several damages window screens. One window that was open had intact screen. |