COUNTRY INN & SUITES

EHS observed dirty lamp shades in room 220

Facility should clean lamp shades or consider replacing them.

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 dusty air filters in the following rooms: 220, 222,322, and 318.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping is routinely cleaning all air filters in all rooms to reduce any dust build up.

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 each rooms:

Room 217-hair and yellow stains on mattress pad. Room 222- reddish yellow stain and hair on mattress pad. Room 223-hair on mattress pad and sheets. Room 322-brown stains on mattress pad.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping is changing all bedding items. No items should be damaged, stained, or have debris. If items are damaged PIC needs to replace items with new ones.

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

EHS requested for the permit. PIC it displayed on a wall where the guest are not able to see it.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that the permit and inspection score is in public viewing.

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

EHS requested for inspection report. PIC has inspection displayed on a wall where the guest are not able to see it.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that the permit and inspection score is in public viewing.

511-6-2-.05(7) - Inspection Posting The most recent tourist accommodation inspection report form shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in a public area such as the registration desk, where it can be read at a distance of one foot away

EHS observed strands of hair in the toilet in rooms 217 and 222.

CA-PIC needs to makes sure that housekeeping is routinely cleaning toilets in all rooms.

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 observed the following in each room: Room 207- hair on the mattress pad. Room 203-hair and debris on the mattress pad. Room 230-stained on mattress pad.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping is changing all mattress pads with clean mattress pads without any stains, hair, and debris.

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

EHS requested for the permit and inspection to be posted. PIC it displayed on a wall where the guest are not able to see it.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that the permit and inspection score is in public viewing.

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur

EHS observed two housekeeping carts that contained chemicals without any labels.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping is labeling all chemicals with its generic name.

511-6-2-.17(2) - Housekeeping Carts Housekeeper carts shall be so arranged that clean replacement supplies, clean linens, and cleaned and sanitized multi-use equipment and utensils shall be protected from soiled items being removed from each room. Soiled linens and refuse shall be placed in appropriate containers on housekeepers’ carts. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents. Cleaners and sanitizer shall be used according to the manufacturer’s use direction and label

EHS observed the following rooms with exceeding temperatures:

Room 204- 133 Room 215-128 Room 295-131 Room 229-127 Room 226-129 Room 224-128

Corrective action- PIC needs to notify maintenance about adjusting the water heater for the temperatures to be between 100-120 degrees.

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

Observed facility lacking gas fired equipment inspection. The PIC did not know where the gas-fire inspection was located.

Corrective Action- PIC needs to make sure that the facility is a receiving a annual gas-fire inspection for the property and making sure the document is accessible on the property.

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

EHS observed the following in each room:

Room 204- Yellow stain on the mattress pad. Room 205- Debris on mattress pad. Room 229- Strains on hair on the mattress pad. Room 225- Black stain on mattress pad.

Corrective action- PIC needs to ensure that housekeeping are changing each bed in each room with clean items. Any bedding items that are damaged need to be properly discarded and replaced.

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

EHS did not see the permit displayed in the facility. EHS requested the permit from the PIC. PIC was unaware of where the permit was.

Corrective action- PIC needs to ensure that the permit is always displayed in the facility. If the permit is misplaced. The PIC needs to notify the health department so the facility can receive another copy.

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

Observed facility lacking gas fired equipment inspection. The PIC did not know where the gas-fire inspection was located.

Corrective Action- PIC needs to make sure that the facility is a receiving a annual gas-fire inspection for the property and making sure the document is accessible on the property.

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

EHS observed air filters located in the ac unit needed to be clean in all the rooms that were observed: Room 110, 127, 203, 312, 422, 415, and 404.

Corrective action- PIC needs to make sure when housekeeping are cleaning each room that they are also cleaning the air filters that are located in the ac units.

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 each room: Room 110- hair on the sheets and mattress pad. Room 127- debris on mattress pad. Room 203- brown spots on the pillow case. Room 312- Yellow stain on mattress pad and debris. Room 422- dirty sheets, hair on sheets, and mattress pad stained. Room 415- stained sheets (red spot) and dead bug on sheets. Room 404- stained sheets and hair on mattress pad.

Corrective action- PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping is cleaning each room and changing the mattress pad and sheets with clean and stain free ones. If the mattress pad is stained or the debris cannot be removed. PIC and housekeeping needs to discard all items and replace with new ones.

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