COMFORT INN & SUITES

Observed water temperatures in rooms 305 and 317 above 120F.

511-6-2-.07(2) - Hot Water Supply Cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment that uses water. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all lavatories, bathing facilities, laundry facilities, and water-using equipment where eating and drinking utensils are washed. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F.

Corrective action: Discussed with owner to have maintenance reduce water temperature of rooms; check boiler

Observed gas-fire equipment inspection from 10/30/2024

511-6-2-.15(5) - Heating and Fire Safety-Inspection All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Points to be inspected are proper construction and installation, malfunctions and adjustments of controls and burners, faulty heat exchangers and vent obstructions. Any defects found on inspection must be corrected by a qualified heating contractor prior to use of the equipment. Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

Corrective action: Discussed with owner, gas-fire equipment record is required to be done yearly and documentation available

Observed in rooms:

-107: Stained sofa cushion, dark circular carpet stain, -209: Sofa cushion stained -219: Stained sofa, closet door missing -305: Cigarrete mark on sofa cushion, closet door dragging on floor when opened

-All rooms: Wooden furniture was either chipped or scratched (desk, stool, dresser, etc).

511-6-2-.14(5) - Condition of Furnishings All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin.

Corrective action: Discussed with owner to have furniture fixed, cleaned or replaced as needed

Observed in rooms:

-107: Stained lamp covers, Extending bed lamp not working -120: Stained lamp covers, Extending bed lamp not working -209: Extending bed lamp not working -219: Stained lamp covers, Extending bed lamp not working -228: Stained lamp cover -305: Wall mirror covered in dark spots, Stained lamp covers, Extending bed lamp not working -323: Stained lamp covers

All rooms: Air conditioning filters had dust accumulation.

511-6-2-.14(5) - Condition of Furnishings All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin.

Corrective action: Discussed with owner to have all lamps fixed and filters cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation

Observed in rooms:

-107: Stained pillow case, -120: Stained pillow case and hair found -209: Mattress cover stained, used disinfecting wipes found under bed, stained bed dressing -219: Stained pillow case -228: Stained bed dressing and hair found, Stained mattress cover and pillow case -305: Stained mattress and pillow case -317: Stained mattress cover and bed dressing -323: Stained pillow case and mattress cover

511-6-2-.14(6) - Bed, Bedding, and Linens Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly.

Corrective action: Discussed with owner to have all items cleaned or replaced

Observed in rooms:

-107: Shower and tub tile stained and chipped -120: Shower walls stained and cracked -209: Shower walls and tub chipped/broken -219: Tub stained and coving depleted -228: Shower wall stained and cracked, coving depleted -323: Bathroom mirror covered in dark spots, shower tile broken and coving depleted

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

Corrective action: Discussed with owner to have tile and coving fixed and mirror replaced if unable to fix

EHS Observed:

• Room 101: stain on mattress pad; hair on sheets
• Room 109: hair on sheet; hair on pillow; stain on pillow; stain on top layer linen
• Room 203: stain on pillow; hair on sheet
• Room 212: stain on mattress pad
• Room 222: hair and light debris on sheet

511-6-2-.14(6) - Bed, Bedding, and Linens Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly.

CA: Advised the PIC to have the observed linen items removed for cleaning and replaced. Informed PIC that linen from which stains can not be removed should be discarded and replaced

EHS Observed: DPH tourist accommodation permit was not displayed.

511-6-2-.04(1)a - Permit Display Any person operating a tourist accommodation shall obtain and display a valid DPH tourist accommodation permit issued by the Health Authority. (b) To qualify for a permit, an applicant shall:

1. Be an owner of the tourist accommodation;
2. Allow access to the tourist accommodation;
3. Provide all information as required on the application and pay all applicable local and state fees referenced in DPH Rule 511-6-2-.22 at the time the application is submitted and;
4. Score 100% on the permitting inspection for newly constructed facilities.

CA: Advised PIC that the permit for the facility must be displayed for public viewing

EHS Observed cracks in the walls of the showers in rooms: 119, 222, and 316

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

CA: Advised PIC that the cracks must be repaired

EHS observed wood peeling on dressers in all rooms observed (see rooms in comments) All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin.

Informed PIC to have dressers repaired or replaced. This must be corrected by 11/8/24

EHS observed the following in the rooms: Room 103-Stains on pillow and mattress pad Room 113-Stains and hair on sheets/mattress pad Room 116- Stains on pillow cases/ mattress pad Room 210-Stain on mattress pad/pillow case Room 212-Stain on sheet Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly. Informed PIC to have sheets cleaned and replaced. This must be corrected by 11/6/24

EHS observed cracks on bathtub wall in the following rooms: Room 116 Room 112 Room 113

Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists. Informed PIC to have cracks repaired. This must be corrected by 11/8/24

EHS observed air filters needed to be cleaned in rooms 107, 108, 113, and 201

Corrective action- PIC needs to ensure that housekeeping is cleaning all ac units and air filters in each room.

511-6-2-.14(5) - Condition of Furnishings All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin

EHS observed the following in the rooms:

Room 108- Stain on mattress comforter and mattress pad. Room 113- Stain on mattress pad. Room 201- Stain on mattress comforter and mattress sheets. Mattress pad had a strain on hair on it. Room 202- Stain on mattress comforter. Hair on mattress pad. Room 204-Ink stain on mattress pad.

Corrective action- PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping is changing all rooms with clean items. Any items that are damaged need to properly be discarded and replaced with new ones. Any items that have debris on it needs to be changed with clean items.

511-6-2-.14(6) - Bed, Bedding, and Linens Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly.

Room

EHS observed the following in each room:

Room 107- Hair in shower. Black debris on toilet seat. Room 108- Hair in shower. Debris in bathroom sink. Room 201- Debris in sink. Room 204- Debris in tub.

Corrective action- PIC needs to ensure that housekeeping is cleaning the entire bathing facility. Each bathroom should be properly cleaned and free from any debris.

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists

Observed the faiclity's need to clean the following:107-clean AC unit and filters; 108-clean AC unit and filters, clean nightstand, water left in iron, inside the refrigerator;209-clean AC unit; 210-clean AC unit and filters;224- water left in iron and clean AC unit; 309-clean AC filters; 315- clean AC unit; 316- clean nightstand and residues from the headboard; all rooms with sofas are in need of cleaning debris from under cushions. All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin. EHS informed PIC of the need for staff to clean all areas of the rooms thoroughly

Observed facility permit not posted for public viewing. Any person operating a tourist accommodation shall obtain and display a valid DPH tourist accommodation permit issued by the Health Authority. (b) To qualify for a permit, an applicant shall:

1. Be an owner of the tourist accommodation;
2. Allow access to the tourist accommodation;
3. Provide all information as required on the application and pay all applicable local and state fees referenced in DPH Rule 511-6-2-.22 at the time the application is submitted and;
4. Score 100% on the permitting inspection for newly constructed facilities.EHS informed PIC of the need to post the facility permit for public viewing

Observed the following: 107-hair in toilet and on jacuzzi; 108-hair in bathroom sink and on handtowel; 209- damaged coving behind door in bathroom; 210-hair in toilet and in handsink; 224-cosmetic repairs to inner areas of the tub; 309-hair in bathroom sink and covering the shower drain;315-hair on bathroom flooring; 316-cosmetic repairs to inner areas of the tub. oilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists.EHS informed PIC of the need for staff to thoroughly clean rooms and of the need to repair any damaged areas

Observed visible light present at the base of the laundry room door that leads to outside. Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents and insects by tight-fitting doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means. Screen doors shall be self-closing and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms and other openings to the outside shall be tight-fitting and free of breaks. Screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch. Screen doors for sliding patio doors will not be required to be self closing except in food service, preparation and utensil washing areas of permitted food service establishment kitchens and bed and breakfast inns. EHS informed PIC of the need to seal the base of the door so no visible light is present; observed pest control records noting openings

Observed flooring in need of sweeping and vacuuming in majority of the rooms(108,209,210,224,309,315,316); splatter on wall need nightstand in room 309; Cobb webs in window seal of room 315 and cobb webs on the hallway ceiling where room 309 is located. Ventilation shall be provided for all rooms. Where ventilation is provided by means of windows, they shall open directly to the outside air and the openable window area of each room shall be not less than 1/20 of the floor area served. Where ventilation is provided by other means, it shall comply with the requirements of the current International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments or future subsequent revisions adopted thereafter to provide comfortable living conditions, remove objectionable odor and fumes, and prevent excessive condensation. Ventilation systems shall comply with applicable State and local fire prevention requirements and building codes. EHS informed PIC of the need for staff to thoroughly clean rooms

Observed mold smell on the 3rd floor hallway where room 309 is located; smell of mold in room 309.entilation shall be provided for all rooms. Where ventilation is provided by means of windows, they shall open directly to the outside air and the openable window area of each room shall be not less than 1/20 of the floor area served. Where ventilation is provided by other means, it shall comply with the requirements of the current International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments or future subsequent revisions adopted thereafter to provide comfortable living conditions, remove objectionable odor and fumes, and prevent excessive condensation. Ventilation systems shall comply with applicable State and local fire prevention requirements and building codes. EHS informed PIC of the need to have the issue addressed; areas of the facility experiencing mold issue are not to be rented out until the issue is resolved

Observed mold build on outer portion of ice chute in in the ice machines on all floors. If self-service ice is provided, then it shall be from an approved water supply. In all new tourist accommodations, and in existing tourist accommodations when machines are replaced, only automatic dispensing ice machines will be allowed. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the use of existing self-service ice-storage bins may be continued, provided that the machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Further, a copy of the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions shall be maintained onsite for review at the request of the Health Authority. Scoops, ice buckets, and other ice handling equipment, shall be of easily cleanable material and construction. They shall be stored in a clean place and shall be kept clean. Glassware shall not be used to scoop ice. EHS informed PIC of the need to clean all ice machines