RIDGE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed several water fountains throughout school with black/brown buildup inside and around the nozzle. Keep clean. Observed one water fountain not functioning and one water fountain with missing button cover. Repair.

Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed multiple wads of paper, consistent with spitballs, adhering to the ceilings and walls in multiple restrooms throughout the school building. Observed writing all over the walls in several restrooms throughout. Keep walls and ceilings clean. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed toilets in need of cleaning in several areas throughout school and a broken toilet seat in girls bathroom near gym. Repair/keep clean.

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed several hand sinks not operating in student bathrooms throughout school. Repair. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap in boys bathroom near main office and boys bathroom upstairs. Ensure soap is provided. Observed one hand dryer not operating in boys bathroom. Repair.

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several stained ceiling tiles in various areas throughout school. Check for leaks and replace tiles.

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up inside of drinking fountains nozzles sporadically throughout school building. Clean.

Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed red debris on rear walling in boys 7th grade group restroom (General comment). Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed detailed cleaning needed to toilets throughout school building in particular outer components of toilet basins.

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout school. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. Observed trash on flooring under bleachers in gym. Clean.

REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled (black/brown/pink buildup) water fountains throughout the school. Detail cleaning needed all around spouts, bases, surfaces and crevices. Keep water fountains clean.

Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed broken toilet in girl restroom in elective hallway. Observed some loose toilet seats in some restrooms. Repair or replace needed.

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed broken/missing/disrepair faucet at hand sinks throughout the restrooms both girls and boys. Observed soiled hand sinks throughout the school including staff restrooms. Better cleaning all around the basin and the base needed. Keep all fixture clean. NOTE: the facility is using approved disinfectant solution for cleaning, the custodian knows the contact time to clean and disinfect properly according to the conversation and label on the product during inspection. However the hand sinks need better cleaning and scrabbling to look clean. EHS suggest the facility to use other approve cleaner products of your choice to deep clean and keep all fixture clean to sight and touch. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed disrepair hand dryers, disrepair/missing soap and paper towel dispensers throughout the school in boys, girls and staff restrooms (some are jam). At the time of inspection, each of the restroom at least have one soap/paper towel/hand dryer working available. All hand washing sinks throughout the shoot shall be equipped with soap, paper towel and running water for proper hand washing at all time.

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in main hallway in need of repair / replacing. Observed very filty flooring in boy’s locker room especially. Detail cleaning needed and keep clean.

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed all water fountain mouth pieces (rubber grey) having bio-film build-up on surfaces in need of general cleaning.

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.Observed numerous areas of water damaged ceiling tiles (dining room of cafeteria, hallways, media center) in need of repair / replacing.

Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed custodian closet left unlocked allowing numerous cleaners and chemicals to be accessible by children. CDI locked during inspection.

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed flooring inside locker rooms having trash collected in corners and underneath benches; in need of removal.

REPEAT All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on floor throughout numerous classrooms in need of proper storage to facilitate cleaning.

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in several rooms (A12 / C1) in need of repair /replacing.

REPEAT All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage throughout school stored directly on flooring in need of proper storing to facilitate cleaning.

REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).Observed fountain with very low pressure on A hall.

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed floor inside classroom (#507B) very scuffed in need of repair / cleaning.

REPEAT Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on floor of custodian closet on 2nd floor in need of proper storing.

The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Observed large amounts of trash debris collecting underneath ramps of Trailer units in need of cleaning.

REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b). Observed water fountains located nearest cafeteria not functioning properly with very low pressure.

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed water damaged ceiling tile in main hallway in need of replacing.

All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on floor in many classrooms in need of proper storage.

Repeat Non-Compliance - Observed the water fountain mouth spouts with pink and black residue. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).

Repeat Non-compliance - Observed the toilet fixtures were not clean in the boys and girls locker room restrooms, a toilet in the girls locker room restroom was not secure to the floor, the floors were not clean in the locker room restrooms, the stall partitions were damaged with unsecured flashing 7th grade girls(the loose flashing was removed during the inspection by the head custodian), ceiling damage in RR796 boys restroom. **Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). **Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).

Repeat Non-compliance - Observed some push faucets at hand washing sinks with short run times, one sink was not working in RR796 girls restroom, paper towels were not available at both hand washing sinks in the art room and RR796 boys, and no soap was available in the 7th grade boys restroom. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). **Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).

Repeat Non-Compliance - Observed ceiling leaks and damaged ceiling tiles and light fixtures throughout the building: A12, B5, Main hallway, the art room, the boys locker room. Observed floors were not clean in the boys locker room, room B5, 7th grade boys restroom, girls locker room, and the stair tread in the stairways.

Repeat Non-Compliance - Observed a dumpster was missing it's drain plug, and 2 dumpster bins were rusted through, and a mattress and other debris was littering the dumpster area. **Solid waste containers shall be kept clean, in good repair, and emptied when full, but not less than once a week. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (b).

Observed residue collecting on walls under hand dryers throughout. Observed damaged partition, door missing, support cracked in A hall boys. Observed one dirty toilet, girls cafeteria restroom.Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).

Observed trash collecting around dumpster.The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).

Observed: Several water fountains with residue/disoloration in the mouthpiece. A damaged water fountain and others not working in RR796.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).

Observed: Damaged flashing around bathroom stall walls in several restrooms.Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).

Observed: Several spring tension sink faucets with shirt run times, not functioning, and/or missing handles.Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).Observed: Missing paper towels in RR796.Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).

Observed water fountains collecting residue in a hall and hall water fountains near locker room entrance.**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2406 (b).

Observed vents collecting dust in hallway near media center. Observed vents collecting dust throughout boys and girls locker rooms and locker room restrooms.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2412 (b).

Observed residue collecting on walls in boys locker rooms. Observed dust collecting on floor and on top of lockers in boys locker room.**Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2413 (a).