| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
5
|
0
|
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 |
Keep all food stored off the floor and in a manner that permits easy cleaning of the storage area. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Observed container of sugar on floor in kitchen.
Food storage in classrooms shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the room is equipped with a food preparation area. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b) Observed food stored in toddler 2 classroom. No food service hand sink located in classroom. |
|
9
|
0
|
Meets specifications for other equipment and utensils, approved material and construction: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
All food service equipment shall be easily cleanable. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (1) Observed broken plumbing at prep sink in kitchen. Plumbing needs repair. |
|
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). Observed high chair trays with old grime, food debris. Must go to kitchen daily. Observed in Toddler 1 class strawberries served right on tray. If no plate is used then cannot clean in place, must go to kitchen for wash, rinse, sanitize each time. |
|
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 freezers in kitchen need maintenance, such as cleaning and defrosting the ice floe. |
|
13
|
0
|
Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). Observed clean dishes, sippy cups, pitchers stored on dirty side drainboards of pre-wash sink and 3-comp sink. Air dry on clean and sanitized cart or counter-top as well as clean side drainboard. |
|
18
|
3
|
Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). Observed no backflow preventer on hose bibb on playground |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). Observed water fountains not tested for lead. Regional CEH staff have stated that unless fountains are no longer in building they will need to be tested. Grant is still going on so contact clean water for Carolina kids website. This will need to be completed by next regular inspection. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed no soap or paper towels in toddler bathroom. Hand washing by teachers must be done here before any food prep/service is done. Observed teacher in Toddler 1 using washcloth to cleaning multiple surfaces. Wash cloths must be treated like a paper towel, clean 1 time then throw in laundry basket. Cannot wash in hand sink then spray with disinfectant. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed hazardous items unlocked in several classrooms. Emailing a hazardous items storage handout. Thumb locks or child-proof locks are not real locks. Must be key, magnetic locks. If in doubt, lock it up. |
|
30
|
3
|
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 and diaper creams stored less than 5 feet in several areas. |
|
31
|
2
|
Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
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). Observed children's jackets and bookbags bunched up together on the rug, 2 classrooms. Keep items in cubbys for proper separation |
|
32
|
0
|
Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed a couple of torn crib mattresses in infant room. |
|
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 sticky tape residue on furniture. Vinyl cubes with frayed edges. Egg cartons cannot be used for art or crafts |