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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 9/19/2019
Final Score @ Grade
20
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 3 FLOORS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; kept clean 2; sloped, impervious, and floor drain, if required 2 (.1507) No No No REPEAT All floors must be easily cleanable and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1507(a). Observed floors in need of cleaning inside cell #38 POD 1900; Observed floor damage in shower (upstairs) POD 3100; Observed fecal matter on floor in cell #3 POD 6100.
2 3 WALLS AND CEILINGS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; light colored, washable to level of splash 2; kept clean 2 (.1508) No No No REPEAT Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1508 (a). Observed ceiling inside shower area damaged / peeling in need of repair in POD 2530; Observed moldy ceiling tiles inside POD 6100 in need of repair; Observed walls dirty inside cell #38 POD 1900.
3 4 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Adequate in all areas as required 4; fixtures, equipment in good repair and clean 4 (.1509) No No No REPEAT Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1509 (b). Observed numerous cell vents clogged and or rusty in the following (#52 POD 1800) (#18 POD 1800) (#3, #17 POD 2700) (#59 POD 2550) (#27 POD 3200) (#49 POD 3300).
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 REPEAT All hand wash and toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (a). Observed moldy chaulking around hand washing sinks in POD 3300 (shower area). Bathing facilities shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 Observed mold build-up along base board inside showers of POD 2200.
9 2 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 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). Observed drain flies inside shower areas throughout all PODs on 1,2,3 floor.
11 6 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 REPEAT All furniture, bunks, mattresses, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1517 (a).Observed mold / mildew collecting underneath mattresses onto metal frame inside cell #5 POD 1900. Observed mats damaged in need of replacing stored underneath stairwells. Clean bed linen and easily cleanable or washable mattress covers, washable mattresses, or equivalent, shall be provided for each occupant and shall be changed as often as necessary. 15A NCAC 18A .1517 (b). Observed numerous ripped comforters inside resident cells (#2 POD 1700) (#3, #17 POD 2700) (#13 POD 3200) (#23 POD 3100). Observed torn towels / rags damaged throughout all PODs. (NOTE) reframe from reusing cleaning rags.