Premises Information


	Return to Inspections

Name

THE PHOENIX ACADEMY

Address

2515 CENTRAL AV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/12/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

5: Parents labeling their child's bottle with initials only. **Have parents label with child's full name and date.Left over ravioli cooled in a domestic fridge. **In commercial child care centers, domestic refrigeration shall not be used for cooling child care food. (leftovers can be designated for staff)8: The small counter top surrounding the food prep area hand washing sink being used as the food prep work station. **All food prep areas shall include a food prep work station. The area on the side of the sinks do not count because the area is subject to splash. Provide an adult counter top height work station that is easy to clean, smooth, and washable. 29: Key left in kitchen chemical cabinet. Children were napping. **Keep keys to hazardous storage locks at least 5' from the ground and stored separately from the lock. Corrected on site. 33: One damaged mat in preschool class. **Keep all mats in good repair. 46: Was told by staff that CCA wood was sealed this past summer. Handout provided. Mail into department or keep on site. Sink set up: Infant Room: Left sink is staff food prep area hand washing sink. Middle sink is general purpose hand washing. Bathroom sink is diapering and toileting sink.Toddler and Preschool: Bathroom sink is toileting and diapering. Class sink is food service/general purpose. Larger toilet approved in preschool restroom.Leslye Torrance present.

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: Observed: A metal stem thermometer ranging 50F and above. Range should be at least 0F-220F. Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed: No sanitizer in the kitchen.Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Repeat: Observed: The top side of the kitchen fridge gasket damaged and dirty. The exterior of the fridge dirty. The side of the kitchen cabinets water damaged near the fridge.Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed: The lower water fountain mouthpiece dirty.Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed: No paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink and in the Infant general purpose hand washing sink. Damaged toilet paper holders and the toilet paper not within reach in the Preschool and Toddler restrooms. Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).Toilet tissue shall be provided in each toilet room. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
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: Observed: Laminate flooring damaged in the kitchen. Holes in the toddler restroom wall from the missing toilet paper holder. Flooring seam peeling in the infant closet.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	Observed: Ceiling vents rusting and collecting dust throughout.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	Observed: Old playground equipment. Ramp railings missing spindles and with nails protruding. The rubber around the swung set chains peeling. Damaged down spout and wall bracket on the front ramp. Old table on porch near front door. Can wash clogged with leaves.Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).