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NameINDEPENDENCE HIGH
Address1967 PATRIOT DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type44 - School Building
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/3/2019
Final Score @ Grade
84
General CommentsNo Points Deducted: 11. Observed the work room restroom that a student uses with a can of aerosol spray present. Observed the door of the adult restroom open with an aerosol spray can present. Observed the custodial closet door open on the 100 hall- chemicals present. Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Report emailed to: shirley.blackwell@cms.k12.nc.us; quincy.simmons@cms.k12.nc.us; david.legrand@cms.k12.nc.us

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 40 DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) No No No -Observed pink and black buildup on an around the mouthpieces and drains of the water fountains in the locker rooms. Follow the rule below. *Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). -Observed a fountain by the cafeteria with low pressure. Regulate & follow the rule below. Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).
4 40 TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) No No No -REPEAT: Observed loose toilet seats in the boy's restroom by 504, girl's restroom on 500 hall, in the girl's locker room. -Observed both toilets shifted over and a puddle of water present on the floor in the boy's restroom 300 building. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
5 50 LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) No No No REPEAT: Observed no soap in the girl's top gym restroom & at one of the culinary class handsinks. Provide. *Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). -Observed several of the spring loaded faucets with short run times. Regulate to provide a minimum of 15 seconds run time to facilitate proper handwashing.- 100 hall girl's, boy's cafeteria restroom, restrooms by culinary. Observed a faucet handle missing from a sink in the boy's gym top restroom. Repair. *Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
6 30 FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) No No No REPEAT: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the media center, rm 202, hallway by 200 hall (current leak present), rm 308, rm 201, storage room 611 (wires present), 509. Replace. If other ceiling tiles are stained, replace those also. -Observed toilet tissue on the floor, in the sinks, and in the urinals in the boy's top restroom. Clean. -Observed the return ceiling vent hanging in 407- Put back in place to avoid falling. Observed missing light shield in 202 and in mobile 429- Replace. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.