| 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 .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Observed several children’s lunches containing potentially hazardous foods stored on the counter in the kitchen outside of refrigeration. Foods such as cooked rice and baked beans were 80-85F. All lunches containing potentially hazardous foods need to be stored in refrigeration at 45F or below. |
|
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 thin probe thermometer in facility. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed oven and cabinets in kitchen area with food debris buildup. Keep all non-food contact equipment clean. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
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 last lead testing 6/16/24. Process has been started testing materials are onsite. No points deducted. If lead testing is not completed by next inspection, 6 demerits will be taken. |
|
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 |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed broken faucet at hand sink in 18-24 months classroom. Repair. No points deducted. |
|
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 disinfectant concentration measuring at 1000ppm in several classrooms. Ensure disinfectant concentration is between 500-800 ppm. REPEAT |
|
28
|
0
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed prescription Benadryl stored 5ft up with EpiPen. Benadryl is not considered an emergency medication and shall be stored in a locked cabinet or container. Emergency medication policy memo provided during inspection. No points deducted. |
|
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 lotion stored below 5ft in pre-K classroom. Ensure lotions are stored inaccessible to children (5ft up).
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g). Purses and other personal effects belonging to childcare center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children. Observed employee purses stored accessible to children in room used for storage directly next to pre-K classroom. Ensure purses and other personal items are stored above 5ft. |
|
34
|
4
|
Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed sticker residue on shelving and debris in toys bins in several classrooms. REPEAT |
|
35
|
0
|
Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
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.
Mouth contact toys not being washed properly in 18-24 months room through discussion with director/teacher. According to director, mouth contact toys are sprayed with sanitizer, with no wash or rinse step. Mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, and submerged in sanitizer for at least two minutes, then air dried. This process shall occur after each use.
No points deducted. |
|
37
|
0
|
Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b).Walls and ceilings in rooms in which food is stored, handled, or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent. Acoustic and other absorbent ceiling material may be used where ventilation in the room precludes the possibility of grease and moisture absorption by the acoustic or other material. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in bathrooms with no operable ventilation. Ceiling tiles shall be non-absorbent in toilet rooms, or ventilation shall be provided. No points deducted. |
|
39
|
0
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed vents in classrooms and bathrooms throughout facility with dust buildup. Keep ventilation clean. No points deducted. |
|
49
|
0
|
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 |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply:
(1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking
paint, rust, and corrosion; and
(2) A sandbox used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be
covered when not in use and kept clean.
Observed cracked/damaged outside table. Replace/repair. Observed chipping/peeling playground equipment. Director has closed access to this equipment until it can be repaired. No points deducted. |