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Name

STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address

9601 CHINA GROVE CHURCH RD

City/State/ZIP

PINEVILLE

28134

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/16/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 4. Observed tissue wads on the ceilings of the boy's restroom (upstairs by "B" stairs) Observed a missing ceiling tile in the boy's restroom (middle of the hall upstairs). Also, tissue wads on the ceiling of this restroom. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). 8. Observed lights not working in the boy's restroom (upstairs "B" stairs side), the boy's restroom (upstairs-midway of the hall), MC1205 adult restroom, MC205, and the large custodial closet. Mr. Reggie present during the inspection. Report emailed to maryj.shirley@cms.k12.nc.us

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
3	80	DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406)	No	No	No	Repeats: -Observed water fountains with high pressure (shooting over onto the floor). -Observed pink and/or black buildup on and around the mouthpiece of multiple fountains (classes and halls). Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). 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).
5	35	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 several spring loaded faucets not staying on for 15 seconds. Allow to run for a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate in proper handwashing. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). -Observed no soap nor paper towels in the girl's MC1205 restroom. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
6	15	FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410)	No	No	No	-Repeat: Observed stained ceiling tiles in an upstairs Flex room, B8, and B9. -Observed the baseboards missing in MC205. 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	-Repeat: Observed disinfectant wipes, cleaners, aerosol sprays, etc stored within reach of the students in several rooms. 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 a large amount of ants in classes B9-B12 (downstairs). PROVIDE PEST CONTROL. There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).