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NameMECKLENBURG COUNTY JAIL CENTRAL
Address801 E 4TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type45 - Local Confinement
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/11/2015
Final Score @ Grade
20
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 FLOORS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; kept clean 2; sloped, impervious, and floor drain, if required 2 (.1507) No No No Observed base corner of flooring in showers soiled and slight build-up in corners of showers. Thoroughly clean floors in common showers. Replace damaged base tile cove moulding in shower area in 3200A POD.All floors must be easily cleanable and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1507(a).
2 2 WALLS AND CEILINGS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; light colored, washable to level of splash 2; kept clean 2 (.1508) No No No Observed walls soiled and some chipping/damaged paint on wall in shower area. Thoroughly clean walls in showers. Clean wall near return ventilation in general area of POD. Observed chipping and flaking paint on ceiling in common shower area. Remove flaking and chipping paint and repaint ceiling. Monitor water stained ceiling tiles in hallway area on sixth floor near expansion joint of building and repair any roof leaks or plumbing leaks. Also observed water stains on light shield in classroom 6029 area on sixth floor. Water stain should not be present in light fixture and on light shield. General cleaning of toilet paper from ceiling in cells. General cleaning of walls in common area of PODS. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1508 (a).
3 4 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Adequate in all areas as required 4; fixtures, equipment in good repair and clean 4 (.1509) No No No Clean return air ventilation in general POD area. Clean vents in cells and repaint rusted vent covers in cells.Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1509 (b).
4 2 TOILET, HANDWASHING AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, handwashing, bathing facilities adequate, convenient 2; fixtures approved, in good repair, and clean 2; lavatory provided in kitchen 2; mixing faucet, soap, towels 1; hot water supply adequate 4 (.1510) No No No Observed damaged laminate on stalls doors and fixtures. Either replace damaged laminate on shower stall door or paint or seal area where particle/press wood is present. Observed damaged shelving and cabinet doors at general hand washing station in general POD area. Repair, replace or remove damaged shelving and damaged cabinet door at general hand washing station in POD. Observed some missing laminate on edge of hand washing sink counter in general POD area and clinic/. Replace missing laminate on hand washing sink counter or paint area where bare wood is exposed.All bathing facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (b).All hand wash and toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (a).
6 2 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES: Fountains or individual drinking cups provided 4; fountains of approved type, regulated, clean 2; multi-use cups easily cleanable construction, cleaned and sanitized daily and before use by succeeding persons 2 (.1512) No No No General cleaning of water fountains within the cells.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1512 (b).
9 4 VERMIN CONTROL: PREMISES: Outside openings effectively screened or otherwise protected against entrance of flies, etc., or flies absent 4; effective control of rodents or other vermin 4; pesticides properly used and stored 2: premises clean and free of vermin harborages and breeding area 2 (.1515) No No No Observed drain flies in 3200A and 6700A POD general shower area. Have facility exterminated to address drain flies.Effective measures shall be taken to keep flies, rodents, and other vermin out of the facility and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .1515 (a).
11 4 MATTRESSES, MATTRESS COVERS, BED LINEN: Furniture, bunks, mattresses, etc., clean and in good repair 4; linen clean and in good repair, properly stored and handled 2; soiled linen properly handled and stored 1 (.1517) No No No Observed some rust on bunks and flaking paint. Thoroughly clean and repaint bunks with rust present. Dust top of shelving in library.All furniture, bunks, mattresses, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1517 (a).Sgt. Graham and FTO Clemens present at time of inspection.