| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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5
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0
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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
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Observed one container of specialty milk dated last week, follow above rule
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b) Food that is stored in child care center classrooms or other rooms intended for child care use, shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the classroom is equipped with a food preparation area. Observed classroom (young toddlers) that changed use from a toilet trained age group. Hand sink in classroom is for diaper changing. No food prep sink, no food storage in classroom (unless prepackaged food is portion appropriate for 1 child) |
|
10
|
5
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Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed food debris stuck to undersides of high chair trays. Trays cannot be cleaned in classroom, must go to kitchen after every use. |
|
11
|
2
|
Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Observed sanitizer too strong (~500 ppm chlorine) use test strip to verify strength. |
|
16
|
4
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed men’s room (near office) hand sinks 117F. Adjust mixing valve |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection. Observed water sampling for lead is past due. Enroll with Clean water for Carolina kids. Only test drinking water 1. 3-comp sink in kitchen, prep sink in kitchen, any operable water fountains. Do not test hand sinks. |
|
21
|
0
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed blocked off toilet in 4’s classroom. Staff said it is broken. Have repaired ASAP. |
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23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed sheets and toys stored in bathroom cabinet 2 and 3’s class.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803. Observed hand washing signs not posted in hall bathrooms by office. |
|
24
|
0
|
Approved facilities as needed: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (a) In child care centers, children in diapers shall be changed at stations designated for diapering or toileting. Each diaper changing station shall include a handwash lavatory. Observed newly opened classroom (young toddlers) needs the diaper changing table moved closer to the classroom hand sink |
|
27
|
0
|
Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c). Approved disinfectants and detergent solutions shall be kept in separate and labeled bottles at each diaper changing station. Observed weak disinfectant (~250 ppm chlorine). Use test strips to measure correct strength 500-800 ppm chlorine. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed white out unlocked in young toddlers room. Magnet holder affixed over the magnetic lock so when the magnet is in its holder the lock is disabled. Keep magnet stored separately from its holder or move holder so it is not disabling lock mechanism. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
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 bottles stored < 5 feet above floor throughout center. Spray bottles stored < 5 feet in 4’s class. Unlabeled bottles throughout center, label all bottles with contents. |
|
32
|
3
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. Observed one child without sheet secured to mattress. Observed cribs and cots not labeled with child’s name or numbered with a cot chart.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. Observed children napping < 18 inches apart in young toddler class. |
|
35
|
4
|
Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as follows:
(1) the items shall be scrubbed in warm, soapy water, using a brush to reach into any crevices;
(2) the items shall be rinsed in clean water;
(3) the items shall be submerged in a sanitizing solution for at least two minutes or in accordance with the instructions on the label of the sanitizing solution; and
(4) the items shall be air dried. Observed mouthable toys in young infant room not being picked up and put in dirty toy bin, 2 different children chewed on same toy. |
|
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 chipping paint on walls in hall and classrooms. Observed wall paint peeled around toilets in Jack n Jill restrooms.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. |