| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
5
|
Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a). Observed child’s hands not washed after diaper change, infant 1. |
|
4
|
0
|
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 case of cream cheese room temperature in refrigerator in kitchen. Refrigerator is kitchen broken for close to 2 weeks. Cream cheese disposed of. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f). Observed refrigerator in kitchen broken for close to 2 weeks. New refrigerator to be installed next week. Prep sink in kitchen needs detail cleaning. |
|
13
|
3
|
Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). Observed uncovered plastic cups in outside bag. Lips exposed and top cup with lint/debris in it. |
|
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 can wash not turned off and hot water in excess of 120F. Use key to turn off water when not in use. |
|
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 |
Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). Observed toilets in unused classrooms needing cleaning.
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 in unused classrooms needing cleaning. Several faucet fixtures corroded and need replacing. Sink handle is ambled to be removed, 2 year class. |
|
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 |
All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed several spray bottles throughout with faded labeling on soapy water.
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed incorrect diaper change procedure in toddler 1 class. Staff left soiled gloves on until after the child was diapered/dressed. Follow posted procedures. |
|
28
|
6
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Repeat- Observed unlocked first aid kits containing alcohol swabs in several outside bags in classrooms. First aid kits must be locked up or remove any medications, burn treatment, alcohol swabs, ice packs, etc.
Observed emergency medication stored below 5 feet above floor in infant 1 and school age classrooms. |
|
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 aerosol air freshener in unlocked bathroom. |
|
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). Repeat- Observed hand sanitizer and sunscreen stored in outside bag less than 5 feet above floor. |
|
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). Repeat-Observed furniture with sticky tape residue. Some vinyl blocks, mats and furniture with frayed edges. |
|
35
|
0
|
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). Through discussion with staff toys are being cleaned and air dried at diaper changing sinks in classrooms. Clean in kitchen or after a change of use at food prep hand sinks. |
|
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 clogged gutter causing ponding against building. Unclog and repair gutters to drain water away from building. |