| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
4
|
6
|
Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
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. Observed eggs sitting on counter, no longer sweating. Staff said she just cooked an egg for a child and she keeps the eggs at room temperature. Cold foods must stay cold. Dispose of any PHF that have been out of temp > 4 hours. |
|
7
|
2
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed no digital food thermometer, provider said it just broke. Provide a digital thermometer |
|
10
|
5
|
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 used water bottles still in tray for in use water bottles. Some of the water bottles are from children on vacation or no longer attend center. Provider said she washes all the bottles they don’t go home to the parents. All water bottles to be washed everyday and put away. Only children that are currently at the center that day should have filled water bottles in the holder. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed entire kitchen needs a thorough cleaning. Inside and outside of cabinets, drawers, refrigerator, counters, fronts of counters, latch on baby gate, etc. |
|
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. Repeat-Hot water at hand sink in bathroom 115F |
|
21
|
4
|
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 (c) If potty chairs are used, they shall be located and stored in a toilet room equipped with a spray-rinse toilet or utility sink. Potty chairs shall be emptied, rinsed, cleaned, and disinfected after each use. Observed 2 potty chairs with dried urine in bottom. Potty chairs are not allowed without a spray rinse toilet or equivalent, remove potty chairs from premises.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed what looked like urine on the bathroom counter top. Do not empty potty chairs in sink. Sink bowl with residue build-up.
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b) Toilet fixtures shall be cleaned and disinfected daily and when visibly soiled. Observed smudge/grime on toilet seat. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink, food particles in hand sink. Hand sink is only for washing hands. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed diapers stored under hand sink in bathroom. |
|
25
|
0
|
Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). (9), Diapering surfaces shall be cleaned, prior to disinfection, by spraying the entire diapering surface with detergent solution and wiping clean, using disposable paper towels. Observed sticky substance and grime on diaper changing pad. Keep clean. |
|
26
|
2
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
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 unlabeled bottles of disinfectant. One reading > 1000 ppm chlorine. Test strips expired in 10/2016. Replace test strips. |
|
44
|
2
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed outside rolling bin without lid. Have bin replaced. |