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NameKINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER AT BALLANTYNE
Address7801 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/9/2022
Final Score @ Grade
18
General CommentsIf you are going to keep unboxed foods on shelf next to kitchen hand sink a splash guard will be required. Egg cartons that have contained eggs cannot be used.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed pizza sauce stored in can after opening.
7 0 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h). Observed only metal stem thermometer available was the thermocouple for the oven. Provide a metal stem thermometer that does not need to be plugged into the oven to work.
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 rack of clean utensils stored on dirty side drain board with vat set up for washing. Use table if need more air drying space.
17 0 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 kitchen door not latching easily. Door either needs to be slammed or lifted up to latch. Have repaired ASAP.
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 Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). Observed no soapy water/disinfectant in gang bathrooms.
22 3 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
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 improper diaper changing procedures. Staff kept same gloves on until after the child’s hands had been washed. Follow posted procedures.
28 0 Medications properly stored: .2820 No No No All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Critical Violation- Observed burn cream and alcohol swabs in first aid kits. Remove all medications from kits or kits need to be kept locked.
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). Critical Violation -Observed aerosol cans of foam paint unlocked. All aerosol/pressurized cans, no matter the contents, must be locked up. Bottle of glycerin unlocked.
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 Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed blankets stored under sheet on cots. Sheet is contacted the underside of the cot above. All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed no cot chart in one classroom.
39 0 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed a couple dusty vents. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed a couple light fixtures with dead bugs in the cover.
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 Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i). Observed some weeds growing along fence line and entwined on fence.