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Name

EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY

Address

7727 SHARON LAKES RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28210

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/15/2020

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS #7: Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12). Observed a dial top thermometer. Meets rules but recommend a digital thermometer. #34: 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 area inside cabinets and diaper changing tables need cleaning. Remove tape residue. Keep working on getting rid of old/broken items (almost full construction dumpster outside). #37: Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed many water stained ceiling tiles and rusted drop ceiling supports. Make sure roof is in good repair. Replace the ceiling tiles in the laundry room that are very damaged. #39: Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed some dusty vents. #48: All openings to the outer air shall be protected against the entrance of flying insects. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ( c ). Observed exterior door to kitchen propped open. Keep door closed unless there is a screen door or fly fan.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) Observed no quat test strips for 3-comp sink in kitchen.
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 clean sippy cups and water pitcher in splash zone of hand sink, toddler class. Keep clean items away from hand sink, soap and towel dispensers.
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Hot water supplied to clothes washing machines shall be 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water supplied to washing machine less than 120F.
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	Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the handwashing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c). Observed hand sinks need more detailed cleaning behind fixtures and rim.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Keep dumpsters and garbage containers free of holes and in good repair to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Observed dumpster with rust holes in bottom and leaking a sludge trail into the parking lot. Have dumster replaced