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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

12/7/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Shirley Torrence was present during the inspection. #4 (critical) Observed a crockpot w/turkey soup at 138F. Advised that potentially hazardous food required holding temp. of at least 140F. Provided "140F holding sticker" for posting. **Potentially hazardous food must be held hot at least 140F. #8 (critical) Observed containers of peas and carrots and other food labeled w/ 12/6 date. Since domestic refrigeration is used, food shall not be cooled and re-heated for use on another day. **Commercial refrigeration is required for cooling potentially hazardous food. #28 (critical) Observed a child's asthma inhaler was stored in a drawer w/ clean utensils in locked kitchen. Advised staff that the inhaler should be stored in the care room w/ the child in an area inaccessible to children above 5ft of the floor. **Designated emergency medication must be stored above 5ft of the floor inaccessible to children. Emergency medication memo was emailed to Ms. Torrence. #39 - Observed the light was not working in the school-age restroom. **Keep all lighting in good repair.

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	Observed the microwave handle was broken off and the interior protective coating was damaged/rusting. Replace Microwave. Observed microwave was not clean, and the bottle warmer interior was rusty. Replace bottle warmer. Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair.
21	4	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	Observed the sink and toilet were not clean in the pre-school room. Toilets and sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected daily and when visible soiled. Observed the toilet paper holder was rusty. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
23	2	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed toys were stored inside the hand washing sink in the preschool care room. All hand washing sinks must be free of storage. Observed a baby walker was stored in the adult hallway restroom, and a plant bin/table stored in the preschool restroom. Limit bathroom storage to diapering and toileting related items only.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed hand sanitizer in an "outdoor" bag was stored below 5ft of the floor in the preschool room and toddler room. Observed a care giver's purse was stored below 5ft of the floor in the preschool room. **Purses and non-hazardous items must be stored inaccessible to children above 5ft of the floor.
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed some toy bins w/debris, dust, large pillow (cases) with stains in the toddler room. **Keep all toys and equipment clean. Mouthed toys cleaning/sanitizing handout will be emailed to Ms. Torrence at TorrenceShirley@yahoo.com.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the exterior trash can lid was broken/had hole. Replace trash can, store trash so that it is covered. Observed the can wash was full of leaves. Keep the can wash cleaned out and fully functional.
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 nails protruding on ramp lattice, ramp railing needed pressure washing, picnic table w/weathered plastic, broken chair parts. **Keep the premises free of broken/damaged equipment.