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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

8/28/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

. #4 Observed dorm style fridge holding at 47.8 at time of temp taken. Door was open and closed as time neared for snack. Advised operator to monitor temperature of specific unit as well as all others to ensure all temps remain under required 45F. **All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f)#10 Observed under side of high chair table in infant room B to have food debris present. **Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e).Observed can opener soiled in kitchen. Inspection was completed right after lunch rush placed for cleaning at 3 compartment sink. **Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized after preparing raw foods, prior to preparing ready to eat foods, and after any interruption of operations in which contamination may have occurred. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (c ) and .2812 (b).#19 Observed pink residue on outer surface of nozzle on far right water fountain. **Outdoor drinking fountains shall be constructed to protect the spout from contamination and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (g). #21 Observed loose toilet seat in preschool II, in room being currently renovated. **Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).#33 Observed linen ripped in preschool II room in need of repair or replacement. **Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).#37 Observed absorbent ceiling tiles throughout facility. **Ceilings in rooms toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent. 15 NCAC 18A .2825 (b)No CCA wood presentCarpet cleaning date:Ms. Thompson was present during inspection

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	Observed dial stem thermometer not present in kitchen.Observed several thermometers in dorm style fridges reading at or below 32 and items are not frozen. Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed bottle warmer to have debris present on inside lining. Observed damaged, ripped gaskets in dorm style fridges throughout facility. Observed kitchen cabinets and shelves collecting food debris on surfaces.Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).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).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed disinfectant throughout below the required 500ppm chlorine concentration. **Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).-Hand out given
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Observed toys stored in bin under sink in Infant A room.Observed several items stored in bathroom in city place play room. Do not store items under exposed sewage lines See rule .2820Adequate 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).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed broken, damaged blue chair in preschool room IIObserved soft cloth toys stained in toddler B room.Observed sticky tape residue on shelving surfaces found in city place, kitchen and other class rooms throughout.**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).
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Observed debris build up on ceiling vent in toddler A and blinds in class rooms throughout.**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).