| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 |
Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d). Observed 1 bottle stored in dorm refrigeration unit with child’s name and no date.
Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed several opened packages of cereal in pantry area not properly resealed. |
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h). Observed food thermometer no within 2F of EHS calibrated thermometer. EHS recommends facility to get a digital thin probe thermometer. |
|
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 |
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed yellow residue on rim of toilet in 3/4’s restroom. Observed detailed cleaning needed to toilets throughout center in particular within the outer corners of toilets.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed handsink in infant classroom draining slow. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed chemical storage closet in toddler classroom door opened when EHS entered class to inspect. Children were seating at table with teacher completing a coloring activity. EHS closed door however door would not stay shut to lock. Director came and was able to get door to stay shut and locked. Director stated that she was aware of issue with that door and will be having maintenance come and fix door. If violation is observed during next inspection, demerits will be taken. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Observed hand sanitizer and soapy water spray bottle stored below 5 feet in toddler classroom. Observed soapy water spray bottle stored below 5 feet in infant classroom. |
|
31
|
0
|
Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). Observed storage throughout center in need of detailed organizing. |
|
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 |
All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed cribs labeled on wall in infant classroom. EHS educated center on notated rule. |
|
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 staining on large colorful “ABC” floor rug in 3/4’s classroom near handsink. Observed minor touch up paint needed to baseboards, wall joints, and window seals throughout center. Observed black residue on lower wall behind toilet in 3/4’s classroom, EHS advises director to ensure no leak is coming from toilet and to have black reside cleaned. |
|
44
|
0
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c ) and (d). Observed minor debris behind dumpster.
*NOTE: Director, Tamera Bright, present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at TPANTMELMAC@YAHOO.COM |