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Name

THE PHOENIX ACADEMY

Address

2515 CENTRAL AV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/2/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Ms. Shannon was present during inspection*CCA date: September 18, 2012 new form was prented out and administered.#5 Obseved 1 bag of opened ritz crackers in hall closet that were not in sealed container. Container present for crackers, item was out at time. Placed item in container to prevent contamination. **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).#9 Observed a couple of damaged plastic containers with pits and cracks. Containers were voluntairly thrown away by operator **All food service equipment shall be easily cleanable. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (1)

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed broken themometer reading 50F+. Placed personal temperature measuring device in fridge and recieved reading of 42.3F. Thermometer shall be replaced. *Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)New thermometer was brought in and placed in front opening of fridge
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed inside front lining of microwave to be damaged with rust. Observed top side of gasket in fridge to be spilt. Microwave and gaskets are in need of repair or replacement.**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
27	4	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	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed tear in lining of diaper changing mat in toddler room. Mat shall be smooth and easily cleanable.**Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed boxed toys stored under handsink plumbing pip in room with green wall.Observed back storage room near operators desk in need of organizing to facilitate easy cleaning.Do not store clean items under exposed sewage lines. See rule 2820 (a)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).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed shelving of toys throughout facility with tape residue or peeling surfaces in need of repair, resurfacing, or replacement. Observed stains on "Cars" chair in need of cleaning.**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 walls damaged from previously peeled tape throughout facility as well as dings, dents, holes that are in need of repaints, patching, to facilitate easy cleaning. Observed laminate flooring in kitchen/throughout facilty with cracks/spilt & tape residue on floor hallway near kitchen in need of removal for cleaning. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed rusted vent covers throughout facility in need of replacement. Observed dust debris build up in room beside room with green wall**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
49	2	Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed peeling plastic covering on the swing chains. All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).Observed multiple toys on playgorund collecting standing water. Toys shall be covered or inverted to prevent pest harboage. Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).Observed cat droppings on playground mulch that was removed by operator during outside inspection. Informed operator to secure areas where cat might possibly enter. **At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).