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Name

STERLING ELEMENTARY PRE K

Address

9601 CHINA GROVE CHURCH RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28134

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/13/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #4 - CRITICAL VIOLATION VERY IMPORTANT Observed refrigerator thermometers reading above 45F in B2 and B3. EHS turned dials to the lowest setting (6) in refrigerators. Ambient air temperature of B2 refrigerator got below 45F. Refrigerator in room B5 was on the lowest setting of 1. After turning dial to 6, refrigerator started cooling down. EHS advised that all mini refrigerators be set on the lowest setting of 6 at all times. Lunch boxes are being stored in refrigerators, overworking them. As a corrective action, all TCS (Temperature Control needed for Safety) foods were removed from lunch boxes and were placed in refrigerator. Lunch boxes with non-TCS foods were placed in cubbies. EHS advised that this become the official procedure to ensure TCS remain at 45F or below at all times to prevent harmful bacteria growth. **All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) #30 - Observed soapy water spray bottle being stored less than 5 feet in B2. **Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Areas inspected included B2-B5, rear playground, and cafeteria.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	5	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Observed teacher food being stored above student food in several refrigerators. Ensure teacher food brought from home is stored below food for children in refrigerators. Observed several lunches missing names and dates in B2. Observed lunch left from yesterday labeled 12/12 in B3. 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).Meals, non-frozen breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages brought from home shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) and (f). **Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d)
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed tape residue collecting debris on wooden shelving in classrooms. EHS suggested using vegetable oil to remove residue. Observed cleaning needed in the cracks and crevices of couch cushions in B3. Observed debris collecting under red couch cushions in classrooms. **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).
37	4	Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Observed water stained ceiling tiles in B4 & B5. Observed cleaning needed on the floor under classroom hand sink in B5. Observed urine odor in B5 restroom. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Repeat Observed heavy dust build-up on restroom ceiling vents. **Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).