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NameNORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Address1415 BEATTIES FORD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type44 - School Building
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/17/2018
Final Score @ Grade
86
General CommentsJonathan King (head custodian) was present during the inspection. NO POINTS WERE DEDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: 7. Observed supplies were stored on the floor in the C building storage closets 3rd floor (leading to D building) and C building 1st floor. **All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. 9. Observed a shower head with pink residue in the girls locker room. **All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). 11. Observed disinfectant wipes were stored within reach of children in room C309. **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). Keep all hazardous products stored out of reach of children as directed on product labels.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 water fountains were not working in the girls locker room, and cafeteria boys restroom. (REPEAT) **Observed an improvement from the previous inspections**
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 Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed the toilets in the B Building were heavily stained and bowls no longer smooth and easily cleanable (REPEAT). Other toilets throughout the school with dark rings of staining. Observed a toilet seat was not secure in the accessible restroom stall in D building 3rd floor girls. Observed very wide cracks/separation of caulk at the wall joints in E building 2nd floor restrooms.
5 30 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 2 of 3 sinks were not working and the only remaining sink with very slow trickle of water in D building 3rd floor boys restroom, some of the push faucet sink fixtures had very short run times. **Adjust all push faucet sink fixtures so water runs for at least 15 seconds.
6 30 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 floor damage in some classrooms (C308, C309), the carpet floor heavily worn/soiled and in need of replacing in the E building (corridors, band room, sewing room), the stadium seating floor edge (trim) was in disrepair in the new auditorium, a wall missing baseboards in room C205, several active/wet ceiling leaks throughout the school (D316, B building hallway at wall (rust stains), cafeteria, A102, D building hallway 3rd floor, and D building hallway 2nd floor (near D204). NOTE: Observed a very strong damp/mildew odor upon entering the gym building.
8 20 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) No No No 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 ventilation in the gym was very dusty, lights were not working in several areas (girls locker room, boys locker room (3), cafeteria girls restroom), the window blinds were damaged in chorus #1, a light shield was broken and not secure in RR611 boys, and the light no lighting was present at the toilet stalls in the auditorium restrooms (0.1fc with light meter).