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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

5/9/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Ms. Shannon was present during the inspection. Report was received by Ms. Torrence. Disapproved classification requires contacting the health department to request a re-inspection. NO POINTS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING: 5. Observed an open top personal (staff) drink on the food prep surface in the infant room. Keep personal food/drinks separate from facility food and equipment to prevent contamination. 21. Recommend providing a toilet paper holder in the toddler restroom to minimize contamination. 31. Observed bedding and other items were stored beneath the hand washing sink in the infant room, and preschool closet was unorganized with items on the floor. 37. Observed some chipping paint on the walls in the toddler room. 48. Observed several black ants in the school-age room (near the fish tank). Eliminate the presence of insects inside the facility.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
8	6	Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	(CRITICAL) Observed a container of canned beans stored in a domestic refrigerator dated 5/7/2018 with condensation on inside lid. Child care centers, licensed for 13 or more children, are not approved to use domestic refrigerators to cool food. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (d).
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	REPEAT - Observed food debris inside toaster oven, microwave; damaged interior surface of microwave with broken handle, high chair feeding trays and seat coverings with food residue. Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed no paper towels available at the kitchen hand washing sink, the preschool room and restroom hand washing sinks Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).
23	2	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT- Observed art supplies were stored in the preschool restroom, and a sheet pan was stored on top of the kitchen hand washing sink. Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Hand washing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
25	6	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	(CRITICAL) Observed the care giver used sanitizer instead of disinfectant to clean the diapering surface after changing a diaper. To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the disinfectant solution was above 1000ppm. Always use test strips to ensure correct concentration. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
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	Observed the caregiver kept the same gloves on through the entire diaper change. Ensure soiled gloves are removed before handling clean diaper and clothes. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
28	6	Medications properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	(CRITICAL) Observed "baby Orajel" and "Vaseline" was stored in an unlocked medicine box in the infant room. All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	(CRITICAL) Observed hallway staff restroom door was left open. Stored inside the restroom was a bucket of dirty mop water, Clorox cleaner, and perfume spray. Observed petroleum jelly was stored on a shelf in the toddler room. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
32	3	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	Observed screws missing on crib connecting mattress base making the surface unstable. Observed several mats with torn surfaces and exposed cushioning. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT - A care giver stated the mouthed toys were washed by spraying with soapy water, rinsed, sprayed with sanitizer, rinsed again and then air-dried. Ensure all mouthed toys are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized by submerging them for 2 minutes; do not rinse after sanitizing. Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation hand washing sink, or in the kitchen sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) and .2810 (f).
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	REPEAT - Observed 2 of 3 lights were not working in the school-age care room. Observed HVAC ceiling vents were dusty in some rooms, and the window blinds were dusty throughout the facility. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT - Observed the can wash was full of leaves. The care giver stated the mop water was poured in the toilet. Pouring mop water in the toilet is dicouraged. Maintain a fully operating can wash or mop sink at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (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 nails and a rusty screw protruding from the wood on the ramp, a loose board on ramp floor, nails and broken wood protruding fence rear fence, broken/weathered toys on the playground, thorny weeds near the play structure ladder, and weeds bright red berries near outdoor dramatic play area. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i).