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1614 Glenwood Ave
RALEIGH, NC 27608

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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 08/20/2024
Score: 93.5

#  Comments Points
4. Repair toilet that is leaking on the plumbing pipework in the next to last stall in row on the left side of the top floor girl`s bathroom. Repair nonfunctional urinal in the top floor boy`s bathroom. Reattach two loose urinal stall dividing panels to the wall in the boy`s top floor bathroom. Replace missing toilet stall door in the boy`s bathroom on the cafeteria/gym hallway. Repaint chipping and peeling bathroom wall beneath urinal in the boy`s bathroom on the cafeteria/gym hall. Repair and repaint chipping and peeling wall paint in the following classroom and staff bathrooms: class bathroom #1209, (chipped walls by toilet), class bathroom #1206, (chipping paint on the wall corners), class bathroom #1210, (chipping wall surface beside the toilet), top floor staff bathroom adjacent to room #2116, (chipped wall surface at base tile by toilet). 35.0
6. Repair ceiling leaks present in the cafeteria dining room by the upper windows, in the gym by the air conditioning ceiling vents, in the entrance to the media center #1124, and in the adjacent media center computer lab room #1124C Replace water stained ceiling panels and repaint water stained ceiling surfaces in the listed leak locations after the sources of these ceiling leaks have been fixed. Replace loose hanging ceiling panels in the cafeteria dining room on the wall adjacent to the kitchen entrance and in the gym over the stage. 15.0
11. Repair and seal torn ground cover padding in front of the slide and beneath the monkey bars on the 3-5 playground. Priority repairs for safety are needed to prevent trip and fall hazards. Repair loose railing on elevated platform adjacent to twist slide and climbing post on the 3-5 playground structure. Repairs for safety are necessary. 15.0
General Comments
School facility sanitation inspection completed.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 08/08/2023
Score: 91

#  Comments Points
3. Repair two nonfunctional drinking fountains in the ground floor hallway adjacent to the elevator. 20.0
4. Repair toilet that is leaking on the plumbing pipework in the first stall of the girl`s bathroom adjacent to the gym. 20.0
6. Repair ceiling leaks present in top floor classrooms #2104 and #2124. Replace water-stained ceiling tiles after the sources of these leaks are fixed. 15.0
8. Air conditioning system was nonfunctional on the top floor of the school building at the time of inspection. This was due to a power outage caused by storms on the previous day. Priority repair of the air conditioning system is needed for the health and comfort of students and staff. Repair nonfunctional ceiling lights in the following school locations: in the school cafeteria, (One light), in the gym, (two lights), in the top floor boy's bathroom, (one light), in the kitchen classroom #1208 bathroom, (one burned out light), and in classroom #2109, (one light). 20.0
11. Repair torn ground cover padding in front of the slide and beneath the monkey bars at the play structure on the 3-5 playground. Repairs for safety are needed to prevent possible trip and fall hazards. 15.0
General Comments
School facility sanitation inspection completed.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 07/25/2022
Score: 84.5

#  Comments Points
4. Repair chipping paint on class bathroom walls for rooms #1201 and #1206. Floor tiles in all classroom bathrooms and in the special needs class kitchen #1208 bathroom are permanently stained and in need of replacement. The floor tiles in classroom bathrooms #1209 and #1210 have especially severe staining and are in need of priority repair/replacement. Repair one nonfunctional urinal and one nonfunctional toilet in the boys bathroom on the art classroom hallway. Repair leaking urinal in the top floor boys bathroom across from classroom #2109. 70.0
5. Repair hand wash sink faucets in classroom #1207 and in the top floor girls hall bathroom at room #2111 that have poor water flow for hand washing. Repair clogged hand wash sink drains in the art classroom #1140 and in the top floor girls hall bathroom across from classroom #2111. 30.0
6. The ceiling has collapsed in the exterior breezeway to the kindergarten due to roof leaks. Priority repairs for safety are needed to prevent further collapse of this ceiling and possible collapse of the roof itself. The area of the breezeway ceiling collapse should be cordoned off from public use for safety. This should be continued until leak and ceiling repairs are completed and roof structural safety has been verified by construction staff. Priority safety repairs required. There are also other roof and ceiling leak areas present under the exterior breezeway at the entrance to the stairway on the art hall that require priority repair to prevent possible damage. Carpets in classrooms throughout the school building have permanent staining and are in need of replacement. Floor tile in the special needs class kitchen #1208 has permanent staining along the tile seams and requires replacement. Repair ceiling leaks in the gym at the air conditioning vent by the stage and in the special needs class kitchen #1208 at the fire sprinkler. Replace water stained ceiling tiles after the sources of these leaks have been repaired. Replace missing doorway floor threshold in the doors to the gym. Replacement is needed to prevent possible trip hazards caused by loose floor tile. Repair hole in ground cover padding adjacent to play structure on the third through fifth grade playground. Seal holes in the floorboards of the wooden play platform on the playground. Repair is needed in both playground locations to prevent possible trip and fall hazards. Repair chipped wall paint behind water fountain in the top floor hallway adjacent to classroom #2109. 30.0
7. Books and class supplies were stored in the staff bathroom of room #1205. Class supplies and furniture were also stored in the bathroom in classroom #1209. Bathrooms are not clean storage locations. Classroom items stored in bathrooms can become a means of transfer for communicable disease pathogens including Norovirus and stomach flu. The storage of these items in class bathrooms is also an impediment to the cleaning and repair of these restroom facilities. Please remove. 10.0
11. There is a large broken tree limb hanging over the playground at the picnic tables. This tree limb requires priority removal for safety. Recommend cordoning off the areas beneath the limb due to the potential of it breaking off and falling. This area should remain closed off from public use until the tree limb has been removed. 15.0
General Comments
Broken tree branches that have fallen onto the playgrounds should be removed from the premises. Annual school facility sanitation inspection completed.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 07/30/2021
Score: 93

#  Comments Points
4. Toilets in class bathrooms #1201, #1207, #1209, and #1210 have low water flow and flush poorly. Please repair. 20.0
5. Repair hand wash sink that has poor water flow in classroom #1209. 15.0
6. Repair ceiling leak in classroom #2104. Replace water stained ceiling tile after the source of this leak is repaired. Repair damaged wall covering behind drinking fountain in hallway by room #2112. Repair loose electrical wall outlet covering in media center work room #1124. Residue and build up is present on the floors of the boys bathroom by classroom #2112. This bathroom floor requires specialized cleaning to remove this residue/build up. 15.0
8. Reattach loose ceiling light shield cover in the girls bathroom on the art hallway. Repair nonfunctional ceiling light in the gym. 20.0
General Comments
Repair loose climbing post on 4th and 5th grades playground structure. Repair hole in ground covering on the 4th and 5th grade playground. Playground repairs are a priority due to potential safety hazards. Repair A.S.A.P.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 07/23/2020
Score: 91

#  Comments Points
4. Reattach loose metal stripping on stall divider wall in boys gym restroom. Repair/replace stained floor tiles in classroom bathrooms #1209 and #1210 and in the upstairs boys hall bathroom. Repair toilet in the health room #1107 bathroom. This toilet has low water flow. 50.0
6. Repair loose floor covering at the gym entrance to prevent a trip hazard. Repair ceiling leaks in the trophy case by the media center and in the art class room #1140. The ceiling leak in the art room class is at the supply closet. 15.0
7. The special needs class bathroom #1208 has excessive storage of records and class supplies in the bathroom. These items should be removed. This excess storage is an impediment to cleaning and repair of restroom facilities. Only items related to diapering, changing children`s clothing, and bathroom use should be in this restroom. 10.0
11. Repair torn ground covering on the playground to prevent trip hazards. 15.0
General Comments
The refrigerator in the special needs classroom # 1208 requires cleaning. Residue from removed food items is covering the interior. The refrigerator should be cleaned to prevent an area for pests in this classroom.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 08/06/2019
Score: 90

#  Comments Points
3. Repair nonfunctional drinking fountains in cafeteria dining room #1302. Repair water fountain that has a broken hand paddle located at gym room #1306 entrance. 20.0
4. Repair nonfunctional toilets that have poor water flow in classroom bathroom # 1201 A and in the Boys second floor hallway bathroom. Repair damaged wall coverings in classroom bathrooms #1204A, #1206A, and in #1210 A. Replace permanently stained floor tiles in classroom bathrooms # 1209A and in #1210A. 50.0
5. Repair broken hand wash sink faucet control valve in the girls hall bathroom at the gym entrance. 15.0
6. Repair source of ceiling leak in front office. Replace broken ceiling tiles in gym/multipurpose room #1306. Repair torn floor covering in gym room #1306 entrance. (Trip Hazard) Please repair A.S.A.P. 15.0
General Comments
Repair torn tread covering on the outside play structures platforms and bridges located on the front playground. (Possible trip hazards) Repair A.S.A.P. Classroom paper work and supplies were stored in the special needs class bathroom # 1208. Bathrooms are not clean storage locations. Storage of class supplies in classroom bathrooms is an impediment to the cleaning and repair of these facilities. Only items related to diapering and bathroom hygiene should be stored in class bathrooms.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 07/17/2018
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
4. Repair nonfunctional commode in second floor girls hall restroom stall. Repair nonfunctional commode in boys hall restroom by cafeteria. Repair nonfunctional urinal with poor water flow in second floor boys hall restroom. Repair nonfunctional urinal in boys hall restroom by elevators. 20.0
General Comments
Repair stall door in girls hall bathroom by elevators. Stall door does not close.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 07/18/2016
Score: 93.5

#  Comments Points
3. Two fountains have a small steady leak, one in the cafeteria, and one close to the office. Repair the leaks. 20.0
6. Repair the wall behind the commode in the bathroom in 1207. Repair the moisture damaged wall behind the mop sink in the custodian closet next to 1208. The carpet has clear signs of wear like stains. 15.0
7. All storage in the bathrooms needs to be removed by the time the children come back to class. The metal storage racks in the book storage rooms have a bottom shelf about 2 inches off the ground. Block the space under the bottom shelf to prevent dust and debris from accumulating there. 10.0
8. Dust the window sills ( spider webs, dead insects ). The curtains and higher fixtures in the gym need to be dusted. 20.0
11. Please remind all teachers that chemicals and cleaners need to be kept in the top cabinets, not under the sinks. 0.0
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 03/19/2015
Score: 93.5

#  Comments Points
4. Repair nonfunctional bathroom commodes in girl's restroom by gymnasium and on the top floor girl's and boy's restroom. Repair loose stall wall trim in hallway student bathroom. 35.0
7. Items like toys, single service utensils, and classroom supplies were stored in some class bathrooms. Class bathrooms are not clean storage spaces. All non restroom related storage items should be removed from the class bathrooms. 10.0
8. Repair nonfunctional light fixtures in hallway student restrooms. 20.0
General Comments
Repair loose pull up bar on outside playground structure. Do not allow children access to this pull up bar until it is repaired. Students should wash their hands immediately after handling class pets like rabbits. Only staff should clean pet cages. Diapering items in special needs class restroom should be stored above the bathroom floor. Extra diapers should be stored in plastic containers or bins in special needs class restroom to keep diapers clean until use. Do not leave items like plush toys in health room restroom.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 01/23/2014
Score: 95

#  Comments Points
7. Items like toys, stuffed animals, and class supplies were stored in several class restrooms. Class bathrooms are not clean storage spaces. All non restroom related storage items should be removed from the class bathrooms. 20.0
11. In several classrooms and class bathrooms thoughout the school building aerosol spray cans, white board cleaner, chlorox chemical surface wipes, lysol, and other cleaning chemicals were stored in areas accessible to children. Cleaning chemicals and aerosol spray cans must be stored in areas not accessible to children. Example: Locked cabinets. 30.0
General Comments
Children should wash their hands immediately if they handle class pets like guinea pigs. Only staff should clean class pet cages. Repair plumbing line leak above the ceiling in classroom # 1207.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 02/01/2013
Score: 90

#  Comments Points
3. Increase the water pressure to above the mouth guards to the following drinking fountains: the lower drinking fountain by room 1207, lower drinking fountain by room 1111A, the drinking fountain across from room 2112 and the 2nd floor drinking fountain by the girl's restroom. 20.0
4. B. Increase the water pressure to the boy's urinal located by the gymnasium, the toilet in the 4th stall and the handicapped stall in the girl's restroom by the art room. The corner urinal in the boy's restroom located on the 2nd floor is broken, repair. C. There is staining and dirt around the toilets in the restroom 1205 and in room 1210. Recommend stripping the wax. The boy's restroom on the 2nd floor has a strong urine smell. Clean more frequently. 20.0
6. A. Stained rug in room 2101. Clean and remove stains more frequently. 0.0
7. Storage must be at least 15 inches above the floor or arranged in a manner that facilitates easy cleaning. Need to work on getting storage off the floor or arrange it so that floors can be easily cleaned. The storage rooms in the art class, recieving/main storage room and gym closet has many items on the floor. A. Art supplies and books stored in room 1205 restroom. Keep all storage out of the restrooms to prevent contamination of these items. 10.0
8. Several of the light sheilds in the dance room, room 2103, 2104 are dirty and need to be cleaned more frequently. 20.0
11. In multiple classrooms hand sanitizer was were found that was not stored properly. Room 1205 and room 120 have unlocked aerosal cans. All chemicals labeled with "Keep Out of Reach of Children" should be stored in a manner that is not accessible to children, either higher than 5 feet off the floor or locked in a cabinet or storage room. If chemicals are labeled with warnings in addition to "Keep Out of Reach of Children", such are harmful if swallowed, eye irritant, inhalation hazard, etc, these items should be stored in a locked cabinet or storage room. In the art classroom the storage room had chemicals that should be kept locked, when this storage room is not in use, they should be kept locked. 30.0
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 03/10/2011
Score: 91

#  Comments Points
3. A) Water fountains throughout school building need cleaning on the handles that are pressed to turn the water on. The fountains outside of rooms 1207 and 1209 have mold on the spouts and the guards are dirty, clean these fountains. 20.0
4. A) Cleaning is needed on the walls outside of the gym/cafeteria, especially under the soap and paper towel dispensers. C) The floors in all boys bathrooms need cleaning around the urninals. The floors in the restrooms outside of the gym/cafeteria need cleaning. In the K-1 hall classroom restrooms, there is some staining on the floors around the toilets, may need to strip floors in these restrooms. 30.0
7. B) In all storage rooms, there is storage on the floors and/or the shelving is too close to the floor. Storage must be at least 15 inches above the floor or arranged in a manner that facilitates easy cleaning. Need to work on getting storage off the floor or arrange it so that floors can be easily cleaned. The storage rooms in the art class need some additional organization. 10.0
11. C) In multiple classrooms throughout the school white board cleaner, Goo Gone, and other chemicals were found that were not stored properly. All chemicals labeled with "Keep Out of Reach of Children" should be stored in a manner that is not accessible to children, either higher than 5 feet off the floor or locked in a cabinet or storage room. If chemicals are labeled with warnings in addition to "Keep Out of Reach of Children", such are harmful if swallowed, eye irritant, inhalation hazard, etc, these items should be stored in a locked cabinet or storage room. In the art classroom, the storage and kiln rooms both had chemicals that should be kept locked, when these storage rooms are not in use, they should be kept locked. White board cleaners and any other chemical marked with the 'AP' symbol can be used and kept in classrooms without being locked or stored out of reach. In some of the K-1 class restrooms, there are chemicals stored in areas that the children could access, make sure to remove or lock up any chemicals in restrooms used by children. 30.0
General Comments
General Comment #3B: The water pressure on the water fountain outside of rooms 1207 and 1209 is low, adjust pressure so that the water comes above the level of the guard on the fountain. The right side handle on the water foutain outside of room 2117 is not working properly, when pushed, the water barely comes out, need to have this handle repaired.
General Comment #4B: The dividers between the urinals in all boys bathrooms need cleaning and a strip along the bottoms of the dividers is loose, repair.
General Comment #11A: There is trash, a wheel barrow, shopping cart, and other debris in the dumpster area, need to remove these items from the dumpster area. Cleaning is needed in the custodian closet on the K-1 hall.
-In the handicapped accessible/special needs changing area, there is disinfectant but no cleaning solution, when diapers or pull-ups are changed on the table in this restroom, need to be sure that the surface is first cleaned with a soapy water solution then sprayed with the disinfectant, the disinfectant being used but stay on for at least 15 minutes in order to be effective, make sure it is left on long enough.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 07/21/2009
Score: 95.5

#  Comments Points
3. B. Increase the water pressure to above the mouthguard to the drinking fountains by the gym and office. 20.0
6. Repair the worn floor in the dance room. Repair worn floor tiles in the hallway by room 1314 and room 2119. Repair the worn wall in the hallway by room 2102 and room 2119. 15.0
7. B. Keep all storage 8" off the floor on shelving in the main supply, Y, and art closets. 10.0
General Comments
Some of the toilets have worn or missing caulk. Recaulk. One urinal is not working in the boy's restroom by the special needs classroom.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 03/12/2008
Score: 92.5

#  Comments Points
6. Repair ceiling leak in speciality class on ground floor. Replace water damaged ceiling tile after leak is repaired. 15.0
7. Class supplies, art supplies, toys, and academic files can not be stored in class bathrooms. Only items directly related to bathroom use should be kept in restrooms. Class bathrooms should not be used as storage closets. 10.0
8. Clean ceiling vents in gym and stage areas. Dust buildup is present. Verify that filters for vents are changed as needed. 20.0
11. Cleaning chemicals, aerosol cans, chemical surface wipes, and white board cleaner must be stored in areas that are not accessible to students. Ex: In closed or locked cabinets, closets, drawers, or stockrooms. Items mentioned were found in accessible areas in classrooms and class bathrooms throughout the facility. 30.0
General Comments
Repair loose pull up bar on playground equipment. Clean floors and fixtures in boys restroom more frequently each day. Class pet cages should be cleaned by staff more frequently to prevent buildup of droppings. Children should wash hands immediately after handling class pets.
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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 02/10/2006
Score: 97

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Myrtle Underwood Elem School
Location: 1614 Glenwood Ave RALEIGH, NC 27608
Facility Type: Schools
Inspection Date: 03/03/2005
Score: 97

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