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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

5/16/2019

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #7 - Observed thermometers being stored in the back of refrigerators in B5. **All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1). #12 - Observed cleaning needed on refrigerator gaskets of B4 and B5. **Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) #23 - Observed wheel chairs and other non-toileting items being stored in restroom of health room. **Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). #29 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed aerosol can of Lysol in restroom and instant cold packs in cabinets unlocked in nurses office. Ensure all hazardous items in health room are stored behind lock and key per childcare rules. #30 - Observed hand sanitizer being stored less than 5 feet in health room. **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, health room, 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	Observed bag of cheetos to be stored rolled down but not in a re-sealable bag in cabinet of B3. **Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)
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 cleaning needed around classroom hand sink faucet in room B5. Observed broken toilet seat in restroom of B5. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
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 several children in B3 without linen for mats. Children were sleeping on exposed mats. Teacher explained that parents had not brought in linen. EHS advised reminding parents to provide linen. **Individual linen shall be provided for all beds, cots, or mats. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Observed cleaning needed in the cracks and crevices of blue mini couches of B3 and B5. Observed toy block with wrapping paper missing where foam was exposed. Toy is no longer cleanable. Observed egg carton being used as a prop in kitchen area of B3. EHS advised not allowing children to play with used egg carton due to potential risk of salmonella contraction. **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 tile in B2. Observed cracks in bathroom floor of B5 and large crack on bathroom floor next to toilet in B4. There is a heavy urine odor in these restrooms. Re-caulk areas to ensure areas are smooth and easily cleanable. **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 ceiling vents in restrooms of B2, B3, and B4. **Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).