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Name

ELEVATION CHURCH CHILD CARE

Address

11416 EAST INDEPENDENCE BV SUITE N

SUITE N

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/12/2023

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Valerie Rios present during inspection Will reinspect within 7 calendar days. If extension is needed ie to put in the 2-comp sink, email request including a date when work is expected to be completed to Nicole.Bruce@mecknc.gov

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
4	6	Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f). Observed lunches in room 102 not under refrigeration. Lunches containers held meat, cheese, cut fruits and leftovers.
5	5	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d).Repeat- Observed some bottles not dated in class A. Food storage in classrooms shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the room is equipped with a food preparation area. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b). Observed lunches for Room 113 and class on other side of gang bathrooms. Refrigerator needs to be removed from hallway. Water from handwashing sinks shall not be used to prepare formula, mix dry cereals, or other foods. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (a) and .2810 (f). Through discussion, water from hand sink is being used to fill bottle warmers and bottles with formula. Use bottled water, water from drinking fountains, or 2-comp sink Food preparation shall occur in the approved kitchen or at an approved food preparation area. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (a). Organize classrooms where food prep hand sink is next to the food and refrigerator and the diaper changing table is next to the diaper hand washing sink.
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1). Observed 1 missing and 1 broken thermometer in refrigerators in 2 classrooms.
8	6	Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	All kitchens shall have a 2 or 3 compartment sink with adequate drain board space. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (a). Observed 2 comp sink converted to 1 comp sink in approved kitchen. A 2-comp sink is required.
10	5	Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Observed multi-use spoons being used in several classrooms as well as washed in classrooms. Multi use items are not permitted unless kitchen has a 3-comp sink or 2-comp sink with dishwasher. Single service items will be needed and disposed of after use.
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Unserved unlocked aerosols, goo gone, shaving cream, alcohol wipes, bug spray throughout center. Room 114 and Room 116 must be locked if contain hazardous items. EKids cabinets that have hazardous items and are left unlocked must be locked or if key not available, items are removed to a locked area.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Observed diaper creams stored < 5 feet with a child safety lock
32	3	Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed pack n play with regular crib mattress. Mattress not tight fitting and could be an entrapment hazard. Store all sleeping mats so that the floor side of the mats are only touching. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Observed mats stored with sheet side touched floor side.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Keep dumpster lids and doors closed to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Observed dumpster doors open, keep closed.