| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed no thermometer in kitchen refrigerator. Needs thermometer. |
|
10
|
0
|
Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized per rule .2812 and the manufacturer's instructions. Observed bottle warmer for single bottle in infant room 1 food prep area in need of cleaning. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilets in bathroom of Room 109 in need of cleaning. Needs to be cleaned. |
|
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 employee in Toddler 2 changing a diaper did not wash child’s hands after diaper changing was completed. Need to wash child’s hands after diaper changing before returning the child to other areas. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
No points taken. General comment.
All hazardous items must be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed jug of tide stored in unlocked bottom shelf in infant food prep area.
Observed chemicals stored in locked kitchen but not in a locked storage room or cabinet. EHS informed employees that the chemicals in the kitchen need to be stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. |
|
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 bottle of disinfectant in unlocked cabinet under diaper changing area in infant room 1. Observed soapy water stored in unlocked cabinet under sink in infant food prep area. REPEAT. |
|
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 no labels on cots in Toddler 2. Observed Room 109 teacher stated they go to DPS 3 for nap time and there are no cots labeled for the children in her class. Observed cot list was missing in Toddler room 3. Need assigned cots labeled with children’s name. |
|
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 cabinet under diaper changing area broken in Toddler room 2. Observed torn upholstery on small couches in multiple classrooms. Observed tape residue on furniture. Needs repair. Repeat. |
|
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 |
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed floors in bathroom of Room 109 needs cleaning. Floors appeared wet and tiles were stained in bathroom. |
|
39
|
0
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, 30 inches above the floor in areas describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Lighting in school age varsity boys bathroom was 2.18 FC. Needs to be at least 10 FC. |
|
42
|
0
|
Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information. |