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Name

MALLARD CREEK ELEMENTARY

Address

9801 MALLARD CREEK RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28213

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/23/2024

Final Score @ Grade

92.50

General Comments

NOTE: NO points deduction: #11. 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).- Observed throughout the building in classrooms, all cleaning products, aerosol spray cans (hazardous items) stored on counters, tables where is accessible to children. Hazardous items shall be stored appropriately as instructed and out of reach of children or in lock cabinets. - The head of custodian: Mr. Jose Contreras 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	Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled water fountains in front of the gym. Detail cleaning needed around the base, crevices, spout and surrounding surfaces. Disrepair water fountains covered with black bag in the hallway need repair. Keep clean and good repair.
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 hand sink in classroom D3, D4 need detail cleaning and keep clean. Disrepair faucet in boy restroom I pod, repair needed. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no soap available due to broken dispenser in girls restroom upper restroom G pod. No soap at hand sink in classroom D3 hand sink.
6	15	FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410)	No	No	No	Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed some black spots on ceiling tiles in G, D, B pod. Observed several here and there water stain on ceiling tiles in the building, classroom G4, severely in G2 classroom, currently is not in use. Check and ensure that there is no active roof leaks, repair if needed. Replace the ceiling tiles. Keep all in good condition.
8	20	LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412)	No	No	No	Lighting and ventilation shall be provided and installed as required by the N.C. State Building Code. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (a). All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). - Observed the whole building room temperature throughout is 79F- 81F. It does not seem to have enough air circulation and enough ventilation throughout. It appears that AC units are not functioning very well. In some Pod and classroom has a very distinctive smell (musty smell). According to the head of custodian the work order was placed and not sure when the issue will be fixed. Provide comfortable learning space. Keep the AC units fixtures in good repair.