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Name

HICKORY GROVE ELEMENTARY

Address

6709 PENCE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28215

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

2/15/2023

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: #2. All sewage and other liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a public sewer system or, in the absence of a public sewer system, by an approved, properly operating sanitary sewage system. 15A NCAC 18A 2407. Per conversation with head custodian the boys and girls restrooms near the cafeteria have sewage backing up into the floor drains. Both restrooms have been closed off since Monday and a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired. EHS contacted Environmental Health Supervisor, Shawn Blackmon, to make aware of issue. Shawn has reached out to CMS Head of Maintenance to expedite repair. *NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Aaron was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and Principal at the following: aarond.darden@cms.k12.nc.us matthewa.bower@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	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 2 water fountains not operating across from gang restrooms by cafeteria. Observed heavy black build up inside of drinking nozzles of water fountains throughout school building. EHS educated custodian on several ways to properly clean drinking fountain nozzles.
4	15	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 1 urinal out of order in boys restroom on C hallway.
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	Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 1 spring loaded faucet in girls restroom on C hallway not functioning.