Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 05/23/2024
Score: 2
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7.
There is no thermometer in the refrigeration unit that holds beverages.- Each cold holding unit shall have a thermometer that reads ambient air temperature.- Please acquire a thermometer for this unit.
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 09/11/2023
Score: 6
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12.
The two room refrigerators had interior air temperatures between 51-55 degrees F. A cold food storage temp. of 45 degrees F. or less is required. Verify refrigerator/coolers are placed on the coldest temp. setting. Do not over stack refrigerators to prevent proper cold air circulation within. Example: Boxes of crystal light drink packs on the top shelves of the refrigerator. Have the refrigerators/coolers serviced to verify that both are functioning properly. Do not store food items that can spoil in the refrigerators until repairs are completed. Examples milk, dairy, or luncheon meats. If student lunch boxes are to be stored in the refrigerators have parents place ice packs in these lunch boxes. This should be done until refrigerator repairs are completed and both coolers are maintaining proper cold food holding temperatures of 45 degrees F. or less.
4.0
39.
Repair nonfunctional air conditioning system in the Pre-K classroom #1303. Priority repairs of the air conditioning system in this classroom are needed for hot weather days for both the health and safety of students and staff.
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 01/19/2023
Score: 9
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26.
Chlorine disinfecting solution had concentration of 200 ppm...Approved disinfecting solution shall be provided (chlorine disinfectant shall be 500-800 ppm)...Provide disinfecting solution at proper strength. Corrected during inspection.
2.0
32.
Several sleeping cots had damaged and frayed areas...Sleeping cots and mats shall be kept in good repair...Repair damaged cots or replace them if needed.
3.0
34.
Some toy cabinet exteriors and chairs were soiled and/or had old sticky residues. One chair back was coming apart...Toys, equipment and furniture shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above, removing all old sticky residues. Repair damaged chair.
4.0
General Comments
DISCUSSION: Sanitizer and disinfectant test strips had expiration date of 12/2022. Use these quickly and obtain test strips that have not expired...To ensure refrigerator air temperature is maintained at 45F or less, try not to overload or stuff children's lunches into refrigerator for better air flow.
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 09/16/2022
Score: 12
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7.
No functioning metal stemmed food thermometer was available...Metal stem-type numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to plus or minus 2 degrees F, shall be provided and used to assure proper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods...Provide a metal stemmed thermometer as required above. NOTE: This same thermometer can also be used to check sink water temperatures.
2.0
21.
Classroom sink faucet "hot water" flowed in a small stream...Hand sink facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Repair faucet to provide "hot water" (temperature range shall be 80F to 110F). Today, "cold water" at this faucet was 80F.
0.0
26.
No chlorine disinfecting solution was available at beginning of inspection...Approved disinfecting solution shall be provided (chlorine disinfectant shall be 500-800 ppm)...Provide disinfecting solution at proper strength. Corrected during inspection.
2.0
32.
A few cots were torn or had frayed areas...Sleeping cots shall be maintained in good repair...Repair or replace damaged mats.
0.0
34.
Some toy cabinet exteriors and chairs were soiled and/or had old sticky residues...Toys, equipment and furniture shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above, removing all old sticky residues.
4.0
37.
Classroom carpeting had not been cleaned since December 2021...Wall to wall carpeting shall be cleaned by extraction methods at least once every 6 months...Clean carpeting as required. Be sure to maintain written documentation (such as an email) that shows carpeting had been cleaned.
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 04/05/2022
Score: 6
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26.
Chlorine disinfecting solution was about 100-200 ppm...Chlorine disinfecting solution shall be 500-800 ppm...Provide disinfecting solution at proper strength. Corrected during inspection.
2.0
34.
Some toy cabinet exteriors, cubby compartment and chair undersides were soiled and/or had old sticky residues. One children`s chair seat was cracked with sharp jagged edges...Toys, equipment and furniture shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above, removing all old sticky residues. Replace damaged chair.
4.0
General Comments
HANDWASHING REMINDERS: Handwashing procedures for children and staff shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for ten seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. >>>At classroom handsink, cold water is the same temperature as the warm tempered water. Ensure there is cold water under pressure provided at this sink.
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 09/03/2021
Score: 8
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Points
7.
No thermometer available to check temperatures of foods as needed...Metal stem-type numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to plus or minus 2 degrees F shall be provided and used to assure the attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods...Provide a metal stemmed thermometer as required above. NOTE: This same thermometer can also be used to check sink water temperatures.
2.0
26.
No soapy (detergent) water solution was available for cleaning soiled surfaces. Also, chlorine disinfecting solution was less than 500 ppm...Approved cleaning and disinfecting solutions shall be required...Provide approved soapy water solution and disinfectant. For chlorine disinfectant, concentration shall be 500-800 ppm (corrected during inspection).
2.0
34.
Several toy cabinet exteriors and doors had dark old tape and sticky residues...Toys, equipment and furniture shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above, removing all old tape and residues.
4.0
37.
Person in charge stated that wall to wall carpeting had been cleaned before the start of the school year. However, no written documentation was available to show this had been done. Provide written documentation that is available for review upon request by our department during future inspections.
0.0
General Comments
NOTE: After washing hands at handsink, remember to use paper towel to turn off faucet knobs to prevent recontamination of clean hands.
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 04/21/2021
Score: 7
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13.
.2814 (a) Plastic ware with mouth portion in different directions stored in a bag. In child care centers, cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils, including single-service articles, shall be
handled in a way that protects the food-contact surfaces from contamination. Spoons, knives, and forks shall be
handled with the least amount of contact necessary. Cups, glasses, bowls, plates, and similar items shall be handled
without contact with inside surfaces or surfaces that contact the user`s mouth. Store with mouth portion in same direction.
0.0
21.
.2817 (b) Disinfectant solution weak. Toilet fixtures shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. A disinfecting solution as
set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2801(7) shall be used for this purpose. A testing method shall be made available to
ensure compliance with the prescribed bleach solution concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with
bleach, the cleaned surfaces shall be left glistening wet with the bleach solution and allowed to air dry or be dried
only after a minimum contact time of at least two minutes. Make solution stronger and test it.
4.0
32.
.2821 (a) Plastic containers of toys stored on top of sleeping portion of a cot on the top of the stack of cots. In child care centers, all beds, cribs, cots, and mats shall be in good repair, stored to prevent contamination,
cleaned and sanitized between users. Keep items separate from cots and keep them cleaned.
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/).
Location: 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON, NC 27597-7860 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 12/15/2020
Score: 4
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13.
.2814 Plasticware stored with mouth portion in different directions. Single service shall be stored to protect the mouth portion. Store items with mouth portion in same direction.
0.0
20.
Water at this time has not be tested for lead. See comment below for more information.
0.0
21.
Disinfectant spray bottle weak. Disinfectant shall be 500-800 ppm chlorine. Test solution to ensure proper concentration.
4.0
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/).
