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Name

CHILDREN OF AMERICA CHARLOTTE, LLC

Address

2102 BEN CRAIG DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28262

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/26/2013

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

5. Observed a bag of sugar stored unprotected in the kitchen cabinet.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).7. -Observed no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Two's room. Thermometer placed in the refrigerator during the inspection.Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)-Observed the dial thermometer in the kitchen not calibrated.Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12).13. -Observed paper plates stored unprotected in a bin with a magic eraser. The plates were thrown away.-Observed plastic cups used for water stored in the outside bag unprotected.Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b).35. Per employees throughout, the toy cleaning process was not told correctly. Some employees, washed, sanitized, then rinsed the toys; some employees cleaned them with disinfectant, etc. Ensure the following rule is followed.In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a).37. Carpet Cleaning Date: 3/14/13 46. No CCA treated wood present.Reinspection will be within 7 days.Provisional Handout provided.Mr. Phillip present during the beginning of the inspection.Mrs. Linda present for the remainder of the inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the sanitizer bottles throughout the facility above 200ppm chlorine.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	-Observed gaskets that were torn and/or collecting debris in several classrooms throughout.-Observed the bottom of the refrigerator and freezer in the Pantry in need of cleaning.Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)-Observed the interior of some of the cabinets in the kitchen collecting residue.Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
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 toilet seats soiled with urine (top of the seats and/or under the seats) in several classes.Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b).
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 bottles throughout the facility above 800ppm chlorine.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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed a torn diaper changing pad in the Pre-I room.Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Observed hazardous items such as aerosol shaving creams, (Mr. Clean) magic erasers, and diaper creams, ointments, and Vaseline all stored unlocked. Areas: Pre-School class, Twos class, and 6 different classes for the magic erasers.All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Observed the storage closet floors in the hall, Pre-School II, & Pre-School with items stored on the floor and the floor collecting debris.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).