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Name

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, WHITEHALL

Address

2726 W ARROWOOD RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/8/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

4. Observed the milk in Infant 1's refrigerator at 66F. Bottles were in the unit for less than 2 hours, so they were transferred to the kitchen's freezer. The bottles quickly dropped to 45F and below, then were moved to the kitchen's refrigerator. (CRITICAL VIOLATION). All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) 5. -Observed 3 bottles in Infant 1's refrigerator labeled without a date. Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d). -Observed open cereal and crackers in 2 classes. Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Reinspection will be within 7 days. Report, Provisional Guidelines, and Bottle Storage handout emailed.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	5	Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed several children enter classes without their hands being washed. -Observed the employee in Infant 1 enter the refrigerator without washing her hands. Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed no test strips to test the sanitizer. Provide. Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g)
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	-Observed the refrigerator gasket in Beginners torn and soiled- Repeat. Clean and replace. -Observed the refrigerator in Infant 1 at 58F. DO NOT USE UNTIL IT IS 45F OR BELOW. -Observed sticky residue on the refrigerator shelves in Infant 1. -Observed soiled water coolers in multiple classes and one broken in 3A. Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f). -Observed the ceiling of the microwave cracking and rust developing in the door of it in Beginners- Repeat. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the water temperature in every classroom at 69-70F. Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed no soap in either restrooms in the After school room. -Observed the paper towel dispensers not working in PreK (room and restroom), and 3B. Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed no test strips to test the disinfectant. Provide. Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c )
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Observed a spray bottle of Fabuloso stored unlocked with the soapy water, sanitizer, and disinfectant. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed rips in the majority of the blue vinyl couches. -Observed the underside of the high chair trays and the legs of the high chair trays soiled with residue. -Observed rips in the vinyl structure in Infant 2. -Observed sticky residue in several rooms on shelves. -Observed torn pillow in the after school room. -Per the employee in the PreK room, the play clothes are washed once a month. Ensure they are washed at least weekly. 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).
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	-Observed peeling/chilling paint on the walls in several classes- Repeat. -Observed the floors discolored around the toilets in PreK and 3A- Repeat. Observed a strong urine smell in both restrooms. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the dumpster doors open. Keep closed. Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c ) and (d).