| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 opened package of cereal and cookies stored in cabinet in infant classroom not properly sealed. EHS educated center on notated rule. |
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h). Observed metal stem thermometer not accurate within 2F of EHS calibrated thermometer. EHS advised center to acquire a new thermometer. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f). Observed debris build up inside of microwave in toddler classroom. Observed refrigerator in toddler classroom in need of detailed cleaning on flooring under pull out drawers and inside of freezer. |
|
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 toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed one loose toilet seat in 2’s restroom and one in 3’s restroom.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed black build up surrounding caulking/laminate in at food prep sinks throughout center. |
|
34
|
0
|
Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) and .2810 (f). Observed toys being cleaned in diaper changing sink in toddler classroom. EHS educated teachers and director on notated rule. |
|
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 stained ceiling tile in 2’s and 3’s classroom. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replaced. Observed flooring under refrigerator in toddler classroom in need of detailed cleaning. During time of inspection center was in the process of being painted/renovated (in the evenings when children are not present and over the weekends). |
|
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 AC ceiling vents throughout center with dust accumulation. |
|
44
|
0
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) and (d). Observed minor debris surrounding dumpster area. |