| 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 |
All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e). Observed opened dry cereal not covered in container. Classroom serving snack had bowls surrounding hand sink and folder and Ipad on food prep surface. Keep food away from hand sink. Parent supplied specialty milk not labeled/dated. |
|
13
|
0
|
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 1 classroom had their single service plates, cups exposed. Keep protected. |
|
16
|
0
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water 70F around Pre-K classrooms. Check all sinks in that area. |
|
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). CRITICAL VIOLATION- Observed both laundry room and kitchen doors unlocked. Hot water at 3-comp and utility sink in laundry >130F. Laundry room and kitchen must be locked when no staff present. |
|
19
|
2
|
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 fountains need cleaning. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). CRITICAL VIOLATION- Observed water fountains operable and accessible. Drinking fountains not tested for lead. Either turn off fountains or have tested for lead by an accredited lab. |
|
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 staff toilets out of order. Director said that they flood frequently enough where they put them out of order. She said plumbers cannot find clogs or reason why flooding. Loose toilet seat in YPS 3.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed sinks incl. around fixtures and toilets need more frequent cleaning. Some sinks need recaulking to wall. |
|
23
|
0
|
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 toys stored unprotected below hand sink in 1 classroom. |
|
24
|
0
|
Approved facilities as needed: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Diapers shall be changed at diaper changing station approved by the Department. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (a) and (b). Observed diaper changing table over near bathrooms. Diaper changing table must be located near diaper changing hand sink. Sinks in bathroom cannot be used after diaper changing. |
|
27
|
4
|
Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed incorrect diaper changing procedure in infant room. Observed incorrect signage for diaper changing procedure. Gave diaper changing procedure signs. Observed diaper changing procedure signs are not located where they can be viewed during diaper change. |
|
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). CRITICAL VIOLATION-Observed hazardous items unlocked in kitchen, laundry, storage room at end of hall and infant room. Alcohol prep pads on table at front door Keep doors locked that contain hazardous items. |
|
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 cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed classrooms without cots labeled or system was confusing. Observed children without sheets sleeping directly on cot. |
|
34
|
4
|
Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
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 furniture throughout center with sticky tape residue. |
|
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 walls in disrepair in areas where the staff bathroom flood water has wicked up the drywall. Reattach loose FRP in hallway outside school age classroom. Repair damaged drywall in mop closet where mop heads have touched drywall. |