| 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 |
All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f). Observed Gogurt and baby food both labeled as “keep refrigerated” on food prep area of 2 classrooms. Any foods saying to keep refrigerated must go to the refrigerator for storage until meal/snack time. |
|
5
|
0
|
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 |
Potentially hazardous foods that have been cooked and then refrigerated, if served above 45F, shall be reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or higher. Or, to an internal temperature of at least 190°F if a microwave is used. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (g). Observed microwaves used to heat child’s lunches. Food thermometer will be needed where food is heated. |
|
13
|
3
|
Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). Observed bin holding clean utensils needing a thorough cleaning. |
|
17
|
6
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed kitchen door unlocked, no staff present. Door must be locked at all times unless staff is in kitchen. |
|
19
|
0
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed water fountain with an abnormal stream. Clean out any guck, scale build-up that may be in nozzle. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed hand washing sink in infant room with bottles and plastic bibs in it. Keep hand sink clear |
|
29
|
6
|
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 aerosol air freshener and a mechanical mister in hall bathroom. Unlocked insect repellant in several classrooms including office with door open. Unlocked storage shed on playground with multiple insecticides and set mouse traps. Wet Swiffer pads unlocked in 2 classrooms. |
|
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 on front desk, pole mounted hand sanitizer dispensers less than 5 feet above floor, measured from bottom of dispenser. Unlocked diaper cream, below 5 feet throughout. |
|
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 |
All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed majority of red/blue mats with frayed seams. Need replacing. |
|
35
|
4
|
Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). Observed 3-bucket method used to clean toys in classrooms. Sanitizer bucket >1000 ppm chlorine. Make sure sanitizer is 50-200 ppm chlorine or a chlorine residual will be left on the toys after air drying. |
|
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 most carpets in classrooms need cleaning of dirt build-up or replaced. Some minor wall damage throughout. |
|
44
|
0
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep dumpster lids and doors closed to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Observed dumpster door open. Keep dumpster doors closed |
|
49
|
2
|
Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed buckets with standing water in A/C unit corrals. Keep trash picked up |
|
50
|
0
|
Designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A: .2500 .2500: .2833 |
No |
No
|
No |
All swimming pools shall comply with 15A NCAC 18A .2500. Observed blue wading pool on playground. These cannot be used as they do not have circulation of chemicals and other pool requirements. Remove pool. |