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Name

STEELE CREEK ELEMENTARY

Address

4100 GALLANT LN

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/8/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #3. Observed water fountain located within classroom area soiled. Students do not use water fountains in classroom. Keep water fountains cleaned even if not being used!**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). #8. Replace blown light bulbs in light fixture in boys bathroom located in modular unit. Clean ceiling ventilation cover in outside modular units and replace rusted vent cover in modular unit.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). #10. Remove boards from behind dumpster area. **Waste material, unnecessary articles, rubbish, litter, or garbage shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Glenda Whitworth present at time of inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
4	50	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	Observed walls soiled throughout in both girls and boys bathroom throughout school building in modular unit bathrooms. Observed toilet leaking at flush handle in room 101 bathroom. Repair leak on toilet flush handle and tighten toilet seat. Observed base of toilet soiled throughout in both girls and boys bathroom. Observed underside of wall urinals in boys bathroom with build-up present. Thoroughly clean underside of wall urinals. Observed paint flaking from wall in room 109 bathroom. Repaint wall behind toilet. Replace damaged metal used as hinge on stall door in boys bathroom located on 1st grade hall. Secure vent to ceiling in 1st grade boys bathroom. Repair damaged floor in boys bathroom on 1st grade hall and boys bathroom on 4th grade hall. Repair damaged wall paper in boys and girls bathroom or repaint walls in bathroom in outside modular unit. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c). Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
5	15	LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409)	No	No	No	Observed area around hand washing sink faucet soiled throughout in different bathrooms located in hallways. Thoroughly clean area around faucet fixture on hand washing sink. Repair back splash behind hand washing sink in classroom 109 and boys bathroom located in modular unit. Observed spring loaded faucet fixture in boys bathroom located in modular unit and girls bathroom on 4th grade hall with short run time. Spring loaded faucet fixture should operate for at least fifteen seconds! Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
6	15	FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410)	No	No	No	Observed wall damaged near stairs leading to loft area on kindergarten hall. Observed water stained ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles with microbial growth present on fifth grade hall. Observed damaged wall in modular unit MC312. Repair damaged wall in modular unit. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
11	30	PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415)	No	No	No	Observed cleaners and chemicals stored below hand washing sinks in classrooms throughout buildings. Store cleaners and chemicals out of reach of children or locked away.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).