| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
5
|
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 .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed build up on undersides of high chair trays. Trays must go to kitchen for cleaning after every use. |
|
15
|
6
|
Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Observed hot water only reached 110F at 3-comp sink. Must meet 120 or more. |
|
22
|
0
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed both paper towel dispensers not dispensing in Meck pre-k room. CDI-paper towels put in both bathrooms |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed storage in bathrooms in a couple classrooms. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed a cleaning cart full of cleaners in unlocked classroom #2. Unlocked Goo Gone in room 5, unlocked white board cleaner in room 9, unlocked Fabuloso in room 7.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Hazardous products shall be stored in its original container or in another labeled container. Observed unlabeled Fabuloso in room 7. |
|
30
|
0
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor. Observed bulk soap unlocked and stored < 5 feet above floor in room 7 |
|
34
|
0
|
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. Observed sticky tape residue on classroom furniture, doors and other surfaces throughout. |
|
35
|
4
|
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.
Observed child put item from bookshelf in mouth (toddler room). Staff returned it to bookshelf. Things that have been mouthed need to be cleaned by above procedure before being returned to child’s play area |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained rug in toddler’s classroom. |
|
44
|
2
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d) Solid wastes shall be disposed of to prevent conditions that attract and harbor pests and other public health
nuisances. Observed dumpster has broken drain plug. Drain plug needs replacing. |