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Name

VERITAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, CFA

Address

2600 GRIMES ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28206

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/11/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Katy Ridnouer was present during the inspection. The following rooms/areas were inspected: C building, rooms B5 and B6, the gym, the cafeteria, and the cafeteria restrooms. Note - Only bag lunches sent from home or individually portioned meals from a permitted establishment. No Point Deduction: 3. Observed one water fountain with debris in room C1. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). 7. Observed supplies and equipments were stored on the floor in the C building storage rooms, and items were also stored in the B5/B6 restroom area. **All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. 11. Observed bulk supplies of hand sanitizer and detergents were store in low cabinets that were accessible to the children. Observed disinfectant wipes and aerosol air fresheners were also stored within reach of the children, and a bottle of advil in an unlocked cabinet in room C1. **Store all hazardous items including medication out of reach of children as stated on product labels. **Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	35	LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409)	No	No	No	A: Observed some spring loaded sinks with very short run times, and there was a large gap between the sink counter and the backsplash in C7. Adjust all push faucet sinks so that the water runs for at least 15 seconds. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). B: Observed several hand washing areas without soap and/or paper towels. **Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
6	15	FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410)	No	No	No	Observed the wall was damaged in the B5/B6 restroom area (above sink), some door frames and exterior wall partitions with cracking/chipping paint, some ceiling panels with water damage, an unsecure ceiling panel in room C3, a wall mounted fire extinguisher with broken glass in the gym, and the stair canopy panel enclosing lead based paint was no longer secure (see attached photo). The chemical spot test for lead based paint was negative. A detailed lead investigation will occur at a later date. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.