| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 sanitize (chlorine) concentration solution in the the middle classroom measured at 500 ppm. And a sanitizer solution in infant room measured at 0 ppm. Ensure to provide the correct concentration between 50-200 ppm.
Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes.- Observed infant room without the sanitizer solution bottle for cleaning purposes. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed very soiled microwave in infant room and it is missing a glass tray inside. Keep equipment clean and in good repair. Observed rusted microwave in the kitchen, repair or replace needed. Keep it in good repair. |
|
16
|
4
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed water temperature throughout the center where accessible to children measured at 67F-70F. Ensure to provide tempered water between 80F -110F at all time. |
|
19
|
2
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean.-Observed soiled water fountains that are not currently in used. Needs details cleaning and keep clean even when not use. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.- Observed last water testing for lead was 07/02/2021. According to RTI website showing the facility is in the progress status for (lead in water- Enrollment completed 8/30/2024), Lead Based Paint and Asbestos status showing “Waiting for on site visit results”. The director had emailed EHS stated that all actions that were required by the center had been completed. Now just waiting to hear from RTI. EHS inform director assistant at the time of inspection to follow up and ensure that required procedures and process are completed and the center obtain the results for lead testing as required by this rule. The results shall be updated by the next routine inspection to avoid provisional classification status. |
|
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 soiled hand washing sinks, need detail cleaning (middle classroom and restroom, infant room). Keep clean. |
|
26
|
2
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration.- Observed no labeling on the bottle that contains disinfectant solution. Ensure to label all spray bottles even it is just a water. |
|
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 |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.- Observed 1 cot on the list without name assigned (cot #11). Everyone else has number and name assigned (cot #1-7). Ensure to label with name or number chart, update as needed and made available. No points deducted due to improvement. |
|
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 |
REPEAT:
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. -Observed flooring, carpets in classroom throughout the center in need of detail deep cleaning and keep clean.
NOTE: Carpets just got cleaned on 11/2/24. Email confirmation. Please continue to keep a log of detail cleaning for record. |