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Name

COS KIDS

Address

226 W JOHN ST

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/12/2021

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 4. CRITICAL: Observed a boiled egg on the counter top for one of the students. Per the teacher, the child only eats it room temp. The violation has been explained to the employee and Assistant Director. The egg was discarded. Follow the rule below. SUGGESTIONS: Keep the egg in the refrigerator and warm it up per the rules before it is provided to the child, Suggest for the parents to place the egg in a warm thermos to keep it warm per the rule below. *All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) 29. CRITICAL: Observed liquid white out pen stored unlocked- porcupine room. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Report emailed to: Ms. Tina @ ttownsend@coskidsmatthews.org & Ms. Sue @ ssproat@coskidsmatthews.org

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the water above 110F in the porcupines and young 3's room. Follow the rule below. Maintenance has been called. Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed buildup on toys in the majority of the classes. Clean. (A small brush or q-tip may be used to help get into the small areas). Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (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	-Observed paint peeling on the walls in the Porcupine room, young 3's and Older 2's. Repaint. Lead check swab used- Did not turn pink/red. -Observed stained ceiling tile in the porcupine room. Replace. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.