| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 |
(CRITICAL) Observed milk, sliced cheese, yogurt, cheese stick, baked chicken, and queso stored in the kitchen refrigerator at temperatures between 51-58F. All items were voluntarily discarded. **All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f)
NOTE: New containers of milk were purchased and temporarily stored in the infant room refrigerator. |
|
8
|
6
|
Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
(REPEAT) (CRITICAL) Observed leftover baked chicken dated 12/13 in the domestic refrigerator.
**Child care centers, licensed for 13 or more children, are not approved to use domestic refrigerators to cool food. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (d). |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed the internal temperature of the kitchen refrigerator was 51F. Repair so that the temperature is below 45F or replace refrigerator. Observed the can opener in the kitchen with food residue. Ensure the can opener is kept clean.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) |
|
17
|
6
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
(CRITICAL) Observed the kitchen door was left unlocked and no staff member was present.
Observed the outside can wash hot water was 130F; no barriers (fence, removed knob, or knob lock) were in place to restrict children's access to hot water over 120F.
**Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). |
|
21
|
4
|
Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed the toilet seat with dried urine in the older Toddler room, and dried urine on several toilet bases.
**Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). |
|
28
|
6
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
(CRITICAL) Observed a drawer was left unlocked and the key was left inside the lock in the 2/3's room. The drawer contained two bottles of OTC allergy syrup. **All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
(CRITICAL) Observed a drawer was left unlocked and the key was left inside the lock in the 2/3's room. The drawer contained and aerosol spray can. The care giver stated the key was usually kept on a cup on the counter top.
**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
**Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). |
|
37
|
4
|
Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
(REPEAT) Observed several areas with damaged flooring (lifting or broken laminate tiles), an area of ceiling with water/moisture damage in the infant room, and several wall mounted toilet paper holders were rusty. **Keep all flooring, walls and ceiling clean and in good repair.
Records for carpet cleaning could not be located **Wall to wall carpet require extraction cleaning each 6 months; maintain records. |
|
49
|
2
|
Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed several toys with collected water and leaves, some equipment with black residue (art easel and picnic table), and broken jump ropes. Observed a burned pan of grease and food debris on the ramp leading to the playground. Observed the ramp railing with chipping paint (side building). **Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). **At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). **Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). |