| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
9
|
0
|
Meets specifications for other equipment and utensils, approved material and construction: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f). Water from a handwash lavatory shall not be used for bottle warming or to prepare formula, mix dry cereals, or other foods. Through discussion with staff. Water is taken from the hand sink for children to rinse with after brushing teeth. Use a pitcher of water from 3-comp sink in kitchen or water fountains. |
|
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 weak sanitizer in classroom. Follow directions on test strip for accuracy |
|
12
|
0
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed rolling food bins with cracked lid. Replace lid. |
|
13
|
3
|
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 box of opened plastic ware with building materials thrown in the box. |
|
19
|
2
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).. The water pressure of a drinking fountain shall be regulated so that an individual's mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that water does not splash on the floor. Observed water pressure too high on one drinking fountain. |
|
23
|
0
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803. Observed a couple missing hand wash signs included in kitchen. |
|
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) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed an unapproved disinfectant in use in room with diaper changing table. Disinfectant is not approved for use on diaper changing table because of the 10 minute contact time. Use a bleach water disinfectant solution for the changing table. |
|
29
|
0
|
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 toothpaste not locked in room 10. Hallway 1st aid kit (by fire doors) still had its ointments, wipes and medications inside. Go through all 1st aid kits to make sure no hazardous items are still in them.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Hazardous products shall be stored in its original container or in another labeled container. Observed 2 spray bottle that were not labeled with contents. Sanitizer spray bottle that stated it was a quat sanitizer instead of bleach sanitizer.
15A NCAC 18A. 2820(e) A locked kitchen is not considered to be a locked storage room or cabinet for the purposes of this Rule. Observed hazardous items in kitchen not stored separately in a locked area or cabinet.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b)Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Observed bleach stored above food in kitchen. |
|
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. Observed sticky tape residue on furniture throughout. |
|
48
|
0
|
Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i) Grass, fruit and vegetable gardens, vines on fences, and other vegetation shall be maintained to prevent the harboring and breeding of pests. Observed overgrowth of vegetation in back of playground. |
|
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. Observed soffits where wood was replaced needs painting. |