TABLE 2—
Violations of Kitchen Housing Regulations in 182 Farmworker Camps: Eastern North Carolina, 2010
| Regulationa | Observed Violation | No. (%) |
| Structure | ||
| Structure constructed to provide protection against elements; no holes in floors, walls, or roofs | Holes in wall; evidence of rain leaks | 22 (12.1) |
| Wood, asphalt, or concrete floor; smooth, tight construction, in good repair | Improper flooring material; damaged floor | 47 (25.8) |
| Lighting | ||
| ≥ 1 ceiling light fixture | No lighting | 5 (2.8) |
| ≥ 1 convenience outlet | No electrical outlets | 2 (1.1) |
| Water supply | ||
| Adequate and convenient | No hot water | 3 (1.7) |
| No cold water | 2 (1.1) | |
| Approved by health authority | Coliform contamination in drinking water | 62 (34.4) |
| Kitchen equipment | ||
| An operable refrigerator | No refrigerator | 2 (1.1) |
| Refrigerator temperature ≤ 45° F | Improper refrigerator temperatureb | 116 (65.5) |
| An operable stove | No stove | 1 (0.5) |
| A table | No table | 3 (1.7) |
| Fire extinguisher with minimum rating of 5 BC | No or improper fire extinguisher rating | 35 (19.9) |
| Food preparation and eating facilities clean and sanitary | Unsanitary kitchen conditions | 38 (21.1) |
| Effective measures to prevent infestation by and harborage of pests | Cockroach infestation | 83 (45.9) |
| Rodent infestation | 52 (28.9) |
Note. BC = a rating for extinguishing flammable liquid and electrical fires.
a
Regulation definitions and interpretations derived from North Carolina Department of Labor.29
b
Camps had up to 12 refrigerators. Improper temperature in 1 or more refrigerators was considered a violation.