Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 09/08/2023
Score: 6
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Comments
Points
12.
Air temp. in class refrigerator was 50 degrees F. A cold food storage temp. of 45 degrees F. is required. The door on the refrigerator was not completely shut by staff. Keep the refrigerator door shut at all times to maintain proper cold food storage temperatures. The refrigerator temp. did not drop down below 50 degrees F. after the door was completely shut for a while. Have this cooler serviced to verify it is functioning properly. Do not store student food items in the cooler until it has been serviced and interior thermometers in the refrigerator verify that it is maintaining a sustained cold holding temperature of 45 degrees F. or less. No student food items were present in the cooler at time of inspection.
4.0
49.
Repair loose Pre-K playground carpet covering. This covering is coming loose at the seams and corners. Repairs for safety are needed to prevent trip and fall hazards.
Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 01/26/2023
Score: 12
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Comments
Points
7.
Indicating thermometer in refrigerator (taped to interior back wall) read 48F, but air temperature was 40F...Refrigerators shall have an indicating thermometer accurate to plus or minus 3 degrees F and located in warmest part of unit...Replace thermometer with one that is accurate to plus or minus 3 degrees F. Air temperature must be 45F or less.
2.0
21.
One classroom handsink drains very slowly (standing water was seen in sink basin)...Handsink/lavatory facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Unclog the sink drain so water drains freely.
4.0
34.
Several classroom toy cabinets had old tape and dark sticky residues on them, and the undersides of some children`s chairs were soiled...Toys, equipment and furniture shall be kept clean and in good repair...Increase cleaning of equipment above, removing old tape and sticky residues.
4.0
39.
Many window blinds in classroom were bent or damaged...Window treatments shall be maintained in good repair...Replace the damaged blinds.
2.0
General Comments
NOTE: Many test strips used to check concentration of chlorine sanitizer and disinfectant were discolored inside the bottles they were stored in (possible moisture damage?). The discolored strips did not give an accurate concentration of disinfectant. Ensure discolored strips are discarded and ensure new strips obtained have not been damaged or discolored.
Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 09/29/2022
Score: 4
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Comments
Points
7.
Indicating thermometer in refrigerator (taped to interior back wall) read 48F, but air temperature was 35F...Refrigerators shall have an indicating thermometer accurate to plus or minus 3 degrees F and located in warmest part of unit...Replace thermometer with one that is accurate to plus or minus 3 degrees F. Air temperature must be 45F or less.
2.0
34.
A few toy cabinets and chairs had soiled areas or old tape and sticky residues. Corner cracks in one vinyl chair were soiled...Toys and equipment shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above.
0.0
39.
Many window blinds in classroom were bent or damaged...Window treatments shall be maintained in good repair...Replace the damaged blinds.
Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 04/25/2022
Score: 10
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Comments
Points
21.
Observed a little water on floor under left classroom handsink drain pipe...Sinks shall be maintained in good repair...Repair drain pipe water leak as needed.
0.0
23.
No handwashing sign was posted at bathroom handsink...A handwashing sign shall be posted at each handsink...Post handwashing sign at sink as required.
0.0
26.
Chlorine disinfecting solution was a little less than 500 ppm...Chlorine disinfectant shall be 500-800 ppm...Increase chlorine disinfectant to 500-800 ppm.
2.0
34.
Old dark tape and sticky residues were on toy cabinets and play tables. Several children`s chairs were soiled (backs/undersides). Corner cracks in vinyl chairs were soiled...Toys and equipment shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above.
4.0
37.
No written documentation was provided showing when wall to wall carpeting had been cleaned...Wall to wall carpeting shall be cleaned by extraction methods (steam cleaned) at least once every 6 months...Provide written documentation showing carpet cleaning was done in last 6 months.
4.0
General Comments
NOTE: Ensure thermometer in refrigerator is accurate to plus or minus 3 degrees F. Air temperature shall be 45F or less.
Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 09/02/2021
Score: 10
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Comments
Points
11.
Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle had concentration less than 50 ppm...Chlorine sanitizer concentration shall be 50-200 ppm...Maintain properly chlorine concentration in sanitizer bottle. NOTE: Remember that sanitizer and disinfectant solutions shall be mixed fresh each day.
2.0
12.
Freezer compartment in refrigerator had large ice build-up...Food service equipment shall be maintained clean...Properly defrost the freezer compartment.
0.0
16.
Warm water at classroom handsinks reached 112-114F respectively...Hot water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80F and 110F...Reduce temperature of hot water at classroom handsinks to the required temperature range above.
4.0
30.
Bottle of soapy water was on counter top, less than 5 feet above floor (accessilbe to children)...Non-hazardous products such as sanitizer, disinfectant and soapy water bottles shall be kept out of reach of children (at least 5 feet above floor)...Store soapy water bottle as stated above.
0.0
34.
Old dark sticker/sticky residues were on toy cabinets, and some children table chairs and play chairs were soiled...Toys and equipment shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/toys above.
4.0
37.
Area rug was somewhat soiled/stained...Flooring shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of area rugs. NOTE: Always have written documentation that shows when wall to wall carpeting was cleaned by extraction methods.
Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 05/17/2021
Score: 7
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Comments
Points
16.
.2815 Hand sink in classroom reaching 116F. (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum
temperature of 120°F (49°C) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between
80°F (27°C) and 110°F (43°C). For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80°F (27°C)
minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess
of 120°F (49°C), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not
required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in
charge shall immediately contact the local health department. Adjust sinks to be in proper range.
4.0
30.
.2820 (c) Hand sanitizer in outdoor bag less than 5 feet above the floor hanging on art easel. Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out
of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as
sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Store at least 5 feet.
3.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2019, childcare centers are required to test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Initial samples shall be collected by the childcare center within one year of the effective date of this Rule (.2816). Non-compliance with this Rule on the initial inspection on/after October 1, 2020 will result in a general comment. Subsequent inspections with non-compliance to this Rule will be assessed 6-demerits. For free, initial testing, please contact RTI International (https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/). Lauren Harden 919-500-0943
Location: 1300 Elk Falls RD WENDELL, NC 27591 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 12/17/2020
Score: 3
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Points
30.
.2820 (c) Bulk soap in unlocked cabinet less than 5 feet above the floor and lotion on cart less than 5 feet above the floor. Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out
of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as
sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage.
Store items 5 feet above the floor.
3.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2019, childcare centers are required to test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Initial samples shall be collected by the childcare center within one year of the effective date of this Rule (.2816). Non-compliance with this Rule on the initial inspection on/after October 1, 2020 will result in a general comment. Subsequent inspections with non-compliance to this Rule will be assessed 6-demerits. For free, initial testing, please contact RTI International (https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/).
