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4
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0
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Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child's parent or guardian.- Observed food in thermos lunch containers without parent/guardian permission. EHS discussed proper procedures with director and the center will ensure to obtain the permission from parents.
NOTE:
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the child care center for consumption by children shall be 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above at all times, including field trips, catering events, and outdoor service, except during periods of preparation and service immediately prior to consumption. |
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5
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5
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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
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center.- Observe children’s bottle water send from home for the day with name and some without date. Ensure to put both name and date on the bottled beverages.
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day.- Observed snacks and lunch boxes without date that was received at the center. Proper procedures discussed with director at the time of inspection. Ensure to have both name and date, send home or discard at the end of the day.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage.- Observed blue tape or clipper used to close a big bag of goldfish snack, and crackers in classroom #3, #6. Properly store all leftover food items in resealable bag or container |
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16
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4
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Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed water temperature in classrooms at varies temperature range from 56F-79F. Ensure to provide tempered water where accessible to children. |
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17
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0
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Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children.- Observed water temperature at the restroom sink in classroom #4 at 123F. Director is reporting the issue to the maintenance person and will take care of situation right away. At the meantime, director and teacher have children wash their hands in the classroom sink where tempered water provided. Sink will be followed the change of use procedures as needed. |
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28
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0
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Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food.- Observed medication bottles in the teacher bag stored on the desk in classroom #1. Children are out in the playground at the time of inspection. Director took the bag and lock away.
**Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** |
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30
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3
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Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.- Observed hand sanitizer bottle/lotion, lip gloss stored less than 5ft in classroom #4, #6, front desk. Ensure to put all non hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor.- Observed big container of liquid soap in the work library room stored under the table less than 5ft. Director put item away and keep lock.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock.- Observed teacher purse in the unlock cabinet less than 5ft in classroom #6. |