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NameBRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2
Address407 NORRIS AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/14/2023
Final Score @ Grade
13
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed bag of lays chips opened in kitchen and sealed with tape. EHS advises center to reseal opened packages of food according to notated rule. REPEAT VIOLATION.
26 0 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No General comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant between 250 - 500 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Needs to be 500- 800 ppm.
32 0 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 General comment: Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mats torn in toddler room. Needs repair/replacement.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 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). Observed door to kitchen with bottom hinge not attached. Observed build up of debris in kitchen cabinets and drawers. Observed tears in small couch in older students room. Needs cleaning repair.
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 Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed peeling paint on wall and window sill in staff bathroom. Observed paint peeling in ceiling of bathroom outside kitchen. Observed debris build up on edges of kitchen floors. Needs cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Paint peeling is evidence of possible lead hazard (home built 1947). EHS referred home to Terry Watson for lead investigation.