Hometown Inn & Suites

EHS observed the following items:

• Multiple hairs observed on bath towels in rooms 102 & 104
• The leatherette of desk chairs peeling in rooms 104 & 106
• Damage to the microwave's keypad in room 105
• Dust accumulation and a yellowish-white mildew-like substance on the desk chair in room 106

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.

CA: EHS advised the PIC that housekeepers should wear hair restraint or hairnet to prevent hairs on towels. Observed damaged chairs and microwave should either be repaired or discarded and replaced. The chair observed with dust and mildew-like substance should be cleaned

EHS observed the following items:

• light yellows stains on sheets, mattress pads, and/or mattress covers in all rooms observed.
• Hairs on sheets, mattress covers, and/or mattress pads - 102, 103, 104, 105

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: EHS advised the PIC that the observed linen should be cleaned and replaced with stain free items. Linen from which stains can not be removed should be discarded and replaced. Suggested housekeepers wear hair restraints and ensure they're ensuring hairs are not left on made beds

EHS observed dirty air filters in A/C units in all rooms observed. Violation: 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. CA: clean air filters at frequency to preclude accumulation of dust

EHS observed stains and holes in bedding in rooms 102 and 202. Violation: 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: ensure that bedding is clean and if not replace bedding

EHS spoke with PIC about pest control records and they were unable to produce records as not currently being serviced by a pest control company. Violation: A record must be maintained on file and available at request of Health Authority for no less than 18 months of any pesticide use on the premises, except for the occasional use of consumer insect sprays on small spots in accordance with the product label. The record may be made by the permit holder or provided by the applicator, and shall list the following information: (a) amount and concentration of product used; (b) name of product used; (c) date and location of application; (d) application method; (e) pest targeted; and (f) name of applicator. CA: Obtain a contract with a licensed pest control specialist

EHS observed stains on bedding in rooms 101, 102, 103, and 104. Violation: all bedding shall be kept clean. CA: Ensure that bedding comes clean in washing. If stains cannot be removed by washing then bedding shall be replaced

EHS observed rooms 104 and 105 bathroom ventilation fans not working. Violation: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems. CA: Ensure ventilation fans are working either repair or replace current fans

EHS observed apparent grease stains on exterior comforter in rooms 101, 102, 103, 105 and 201.

EHS observed hair and debris on and around pillowcases in rooms 101, 103, 105.

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.

EHS advised PIC to replace or more thoroughly clean affected sheets

EHS observed missing drain plugs in rooms 101 and 105.

Violation Code Reference 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.

EHS advised PIC to replace drain plugs for missing tubs

EHS observed nonfunctional ventilation fans in bathrooms of rooms 105 and 204.

Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems. PIC is to repair. This must be corrected by 05/25/23 Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems.

EHS informed PIC of need to have ventilation fans repaired

EHS observed rooms 102,103,and 104 with debris and hair in bedding.

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.

PIC is to wash sheets. This must be corrected bt 05/25/23

EHS observed ventilation fans out of order in bathrooms in rooms 104 and 105. Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems. PIC is to repair. This must be corrected by 05/25/23 Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems.

Informed PIC to have ventilations fans repaired in both rooms. This must be corrected by 05/23/23