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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

4/11/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #5 - Observed food items being stored on a shelf about 1 inch from the floor in the infant room. It is advised that food items are stored higher to prevent contamination from floor cleaning. Observed bulk milk brought by parent in the kitchen refrigerator with child's name but no date. Ensure all food items brought by parents are labeled with child's name and the date brought into the facility. #8 & #10 - Observed multi-use sippy cups provided and washed by the facility. Only single-service articles may be used. **Child Care centers using multi-service utensils shall have a 2 compartment sink and a dishwasher. In lieu of a dishwasher and two-compartment sink, a three compartment sink of sufficient size and depth can be used. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (a). Observed kitchen drain board space with equipment. Maintain 4 sqft. of adequate space for air drying. **All kitchens shall have a 2 or 3 compartment sink with adequate drain board space. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (a) #17 - Observed kitchen 2 compartment sink with water well over 120F. Kitchen door was unlocked and open. Ensure kitchen door remains locked where unoccupied. #28 - Observed medicine being stored in the kitchen refrigerator. Kitchen door was not locked. Observed petroleum jelly being stored in a cubby in the infant room and in the toddler bathroom. Petroleum jelly was not indicated as diaper cream on the label. Observed oral medication being stored in a cubby in the infant room. **All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). #30 - Observed a purse being stored in a cabinet that is less than 5 feet vertical distance from the floor in the preschool room. **Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Inspection was led by Savannah Parker and supervised by Stephen Graham.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	(REPEAT) Observed cleaning needed on the shelves in the kitchen freezer and refrigerator. Observed build-up in the bottle warmer in the infant room. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed build-up in the water fountain spouts. Scrub water fountains. **Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Observed chemical solution left in the mop bucket in the front bathroom. Ensure cleaning solutions are dumped. Observed chemicals and cleaners being stored under the kitchen sink. Cabinet has a lock but doors can still be opened wide enough to where chemicals are accessible. It is advised that kitchen door remains locked when unoccupied. Observed aerosol air freshener on the wall in the main bathroom. Can was empty. Remove air freshener or secure with screw. **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 build-up in the cracks and crevices of interactive play toys. Deep clean toys and properly sanitize. Observed key board in after school room with build-up between the keys. Scrub keyboard. **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 ceiling peeling in the after school bathroom. Observe touch-up paint needed throughout facility on door frames and window sills. Observed walls severly damaged in the after school room. Repair walls. Observed fraying carpet in the after school room. **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) Observed dust and rust build-up on vents throughout facility. Observed loose ceiling vent in the waddlers bathroom. Secure vent. **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) Observed old broken toys next to the ramp on the playground. Remove toys. **Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).