| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
7
|
2
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule.- Observed the kitchen without working food thermometer. Obtain new working thermometer or replace the batteries. Ensure the thermometer is working and accurate. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment REPEAT:
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.- Observed the center with expired water testing for lead. Last testing was 01/07/2021. The center registered/enrolled with RTI. The pre-enrollment webinar was completed on 4/11/24. Certificate was awarded to Gerald J.
NOTE: The center will follow the required procedures and complete the process for compliance.
NEW UPDATE: The director is not currently at the office to verify detail information. According to phone discussion, the center had done their part and all the requirements. According to the email/paper confirmation the test kit was shipped to the center on 5/7/24 and the sample was collected and sent back to RTI on 6/7/2024. |
|
21
|
0
|
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 |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled/ring around toilet bowls in several classroom need better cleaning, and keep clean. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area.- Observed no soap available for hand washing at hand sink the play room (dispenser broken). Observed no paper towels available in Preschool II (dispenser is broken off the wall). Observed no soap in restroom sink PreKB. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies (soap and paper towels) at all hand sinks at all time.
NOTE: Repair or replace paper towels dispensers when needed as applicable. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.- Observed clean laundry basket and holiday stuff bucket stored in restroom floor toddler A. Only store toileting related items in the restroom. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.- Observed approved disinfectant wipes stored on the floor at the front desk. Ensure to store all non hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor.- Observed bulk soap container store in a cabinet with child prof lock less than 5ft in PS2A. Store all bulk soap at 5ft or higher at all time. |
|
31
|
0
|
Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart.- Observed children coats hanging on the hooks and touching each other while storing. Ensure to keep individual separate and not touching while storing at all time. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.- Observed several classroom cots with missing numbers/names, old and new labeling are mix and match. Delete old label and relabel new clear and legible, provide cots list if needed to and have it available upon request. |