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NameWEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Address7400 TUCKASEEGEE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type44 - School Building
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/16/2015
Final Score @ Grade
75
General Comments

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 Repeat Non-compliance Item! Observed water press too low on water fountain in lower section of 100 hall and 400 hall way. Observed soiled water nozzle on water fountain and water fountain broken on 900 hall. Adjust water pressure so water come up slightly beyond mouth guard and so water does not splatter onto the floor. Repair broken water fountain and clean water fountain around water nozzle. 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). Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
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 Repeat Non-compliance Item! Observed walls soiled throughout in all bathroom and under hand drying devices and soap dispensers in bathrooms. Observed holes in wall in bathroom. Observed loose toilet seats in girls bathrooms. Observed stall fixtures soiled and rusted/damaged corner wall braces in boys bathroom stalls. Observed light fixtures not working in bathrooms and toilet paper dispensers missing in bathroom. Observed broken/damaged corner wall tiles and tile cove base moulding. Observed floor soiled in bathroom around toilets. Thoroughly clean walls in bathroom. Patch/seal holes in wall. Tighten loose toilet seats. Clean stall fixtures and repair or replace rusted damaged corner wall moulding in stall fixtures. Repair light fixtures in bathrooms. Replace broken/damaged wall tiles and base tile cove moulding in bathrooms. Patch hole in ceiling in bathroom located near auditorium and replace damaged ceiling tile. 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 Repeat Non-compliance Item! Observed area around faucet fixtures on hand washing sinks throughout in all bathrooms soiled. Thoroughly clean around faucet fixtures on hand washing sink. Observed short run time on spring loaded faucet fixtures on hand washing sinks in bathrooms. Repair spring loaded faucet hand washing sinks. Spring loaded faucet fixture hand washing sinks shall operate for fifteen seconds.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 Non-compliance Item! Observed hole in hallway near vending machine on 100 hall. Repair hole in wall. Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout in classrooms in all building. Repair any roof leaks and replace water stained, damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout. Clean walls throughout in all classrooms. Repaint walls in classrooms where needed. Observed floor in modular unit with holes present and missing/damaged floor tiles. Patch and seal all holes in floors in modular units and replace missing/damaged floor tiles. Observed cracks in corner and along wall in 900 building and 200 building. Seal cracks along corner of wall and down wall and repaint. Clean floors throughout in classrooms.
7 20 STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) No No No Repeat Non-compliance Item! Observed storage on the floor in storage room located in 100 building and SPED. Clean and organize storage area and spaces and remove storage off the 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.
8 20 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) No No No Observed top of lockers dusty throughout in hallway. Observed grill/covers on heating and cooling units soiled throughout classrooms in different building. Observed loose hanging light shield over light fixture in classroom in 500building. Clean/dust top of lockers. Clean grill/covers on heating and cooling units. Tightly secure light shields on light fixture. Replace broken/damaged window blind in classroom located in 900building.All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
9 50 DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) No No No Repeat Non-compliance Item! Observed floors soiled throughout in locker rooms. Clean floor in locker room. Observed ceiling damaged in both girls and boys locker room. Repair ceiling in locker rooms Observed area around faucet fixture on hand washing sink soiled. Thoroughly clean area around faucet fixture on hand washing sink. Clean stall fixture in locker rooms. Replace missing toilet paper holder in locker rooms. Clean walls throughout in locker rooms.Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a). All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d).
11 25 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 trash around and under modular unit. Clean grounds around modular unit. Observed loose/damaged boards on ramp and hand railing leading to modular unit. Repair any and all loose/damaged boards on ramp and hand rails leading to modular units. Observed damaged/loose/hanging siding on modular unit bathrooms that is not being used. Tightly secure siding on modular unit. Observed holes along sides of side walks with standing water. Fill in holes along side walk. Observed roaches in bathroom located in 100 building. Continue to exterminate building to address insect/rodent issues. Observed open flip type mice trap behind vending machine. Remove open flip type mice trap from behind vending machine and replace with an enclosed trap or glue boards within an enclosed case. The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).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). Ms. Craig present at time of inspection.