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Name

CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY

Address

21126 CATAWBA AV

City/State/ZIP

CORNELIUS

28031

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/3/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NOTE: No point deduction: #4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed “out of order” sign posted at a door one of the toilet in girl restroom 1st and 2nd grade hallway. Repair needed. Keep all toilet fixtures in good repair. #6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed several water stain on ceiling tiles in 4th and 5th grade hallway. Work order had been placed. - Head of custodian: Rebecca strang present during inspection

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
3	20	DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406)	No	No	No	REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled (black buildup) on water fountain spouts throughout the school. Detail cleaning needed all around surfaces, crevices, and spouts. Keep clean. Observed missing push handle of fountains at the end of hallway by the gym, cover with black duck tapes at the handles. Repair needed. Keep all water fountains clean and in good repair. Points remain the same at this time.
5	20	LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409)	No	No	No	Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed disrepair faucet at one of hand sinks in boy restroom by custodian closet. Observed a gap between wall and hand sink in boy restroom by the gym. Repair needed. Keep all fixtures in good repair. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no paper towel available at any of the dispensers in both boy and girl restroom 1st and second grade hallway. According to head of custodian, children put the paper towel in the toilet bowl and cause major plumbing issues. So they would dry their hands in their classrooms. EHS suggests to install hand dryers for hand drying in these restrooms hallway. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks for proper hand washing at all time.