| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
5
|
Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) and (c), .2836 (15).Child care center employees and children shall wash their hands when required. Observed staff not wash hands after returning to kitchen and before handling clean items. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Food and containers of food shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms, except that child care centers licensed for fewer than 13 children and located in a residence may store food in laundry rooms if the food is stored and protected as required in rule 2806 (g). Observed reach in freezer in laundry room. |
|
11
|
2
|
Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) A testing method or equipment shall be used in accordance with the product manufacturer's instructions to test the strengths of sanitizing solutions to ensure the prescribed concentrations are met. Observed sanitizer > 200 ppm chlorine. Use test strip to make sure bleach water is 50-200 ppm. |
|
13
|
0
|
Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) In child care centers, food-contact surfaces, equipment, utensils, and single service articles shall be protected from contamination. Observed paper napkins and cups stored in bathroom in 1 classroom. CDI-items removed |
|
17
|
0
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed kitchen and laundry room doors not locked. Keep laundry room locked at all times. Keep kitchen locked when no staff present. |
|
18
|
3
|
Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). A child care center's water supply plumbing shall not include cross-connections as set out in 15A NCAC 18C .0102(c)(8). If the potential for back siphonage or backflow conditions exist, an atmospheric vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device shall be installed. Repeat- Observed no backflow preventer on water faucet on playground |
|
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) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration. Observed disinfectant > 800 ppm chlorine. Use test strip to provide a strength of 500-800 ppm chlorine. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Repeat-Observed blankets stored under sheets causing sheet to touch upper cot. |
|
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. Repeat-Observed shelving, bins, cubby tubs with debris. |
|
35
|
0
|
Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
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.
Through discussion on toy cleaning in infant room, above rules are not being followed. More stringent cleaning is needed where children are not potty trained. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed many areas where walls grimy looking, repaint if paint damaged or not cleanable. Repeat- Observed chipped paint on interior surfaces throughout. |
|
39
|
0
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). In child care centers, all rooms and enclosed areas shall be lighted by natural or artificial light. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, at 30 inches above the floor, in all other areas, including storage rooms. Observed lighting in afterschool bathroom < 10 fc. Provide more lighting, should be able to see well enough for proper cleaning. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Repeat- Observed holes in siding and peeling paint on exterior of building. Repair holes in the side of the buildings. |