HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES

Front desk employee was unable to produce gas-fired equipment inspection report during the inspection. Employee stated the manager, who was not present upon arrival, had access to the gas-fired equipment inspection reports. 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

Second Consecutive Repeat Violation Observed most current inspection report to not be posted public view. 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

Observed shower heads in rooms #121, #209, #210, and #307 with accumulation of black and orange debris in the nozzles. Pictures were shown to front desk employee so they could be made aware of EHS findings. Employee requested the findings be stated in writing so that the manager can read over the inspection report. 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

Second Consecutive Repeat Violation* Observed half eaten candy underneath bed and crumbs/food debris underneath pull-out couch in room #308. Observed discarded clothing tag underneath pull-out couch in room #307. Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. In all new constructed and extensively remodeled residential kitchens used in bed and breakfast inns, coved base molding may be required. Walls and ceilings in residential kitchens shall be easily cleanable and light colored

PIC was unable to produce gas-fired equipment inspection report during the 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 Actions: PIC stated most recent gas-fired inspection report will be emailed and a physical copy will be made available upon request for the following routine inspection

Observed air conditioning unit(s) filter screens to have accumulation of dust in rooms 207, 214, 303, and 328. Observed gaskets on refrigerators in rooms 207, 214, and 303 to either been torn or have accumulation of food debris. 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 Actions: PIC immediately notified housekeeping/maintenance to ensure air conditioning unit(s) filter screens and gaskets to be cleaned/repaired as needed

Observed mattress cover in room 214 to have holes/tears. Observed pull-out couch mattress in room 123 to have staining. 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 Actions: PIC immediately notified housekeeping to have mattress cover replaced and pull-out couch mattress cleaned

First Consecutive Repeat Violation Observed most current inspection report to not be posted public view. 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. Corrective Action: PIC stated inspection reports will be relocated

First Consecutive Repeat Violation* Observed french fry and other food debris underneath pull-out couch in room 123. Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. In all new constructed and extensively remodeled residential kitchens used in bed and breakfast inns, coved base molding may be required. Walls and ceilings in residential kitchens shall be easily cleanable and light colored. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately notified housekeeping to ensure all debris is cleaned from previous guests after each stay

First Consecutive Repeat Violation Observed ice machine on the 3rd floor to have orange slime buildup on the ice chute. 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. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately notified maintenance to clean the ice machine and ensure the cleaning frequency was increased to reduce buildup in the future

Observed no permit posted throughout the facility.

Any person operating a tourist accommodation shall obtain and display a valid DPH tourist accommodation permit issued by the Health Authority.

Note: PIC posted the permit at the front of the establishment during the inspection

Observed the most current inspection report to not be posted in the establishment.

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.

Note: PIC posted the most current inspection report during the inspection

Observed the ceiling located at the 2nd floor ice machine to have water damage.

Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. In all new constructed and extensively remodeled residential kitchens used in bed and breakfast inns, coved base molding may be required. Walls and ceilings in residential kitchens shall be easily cleanable and light colored.

Note: PIC will call appropriate personnel to come and have ceiling repaired

Observed both ice machines located on the 2nd and 3rd floor to have a build-up of slime substance at the chute area.

The machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Note: PIC will have appropriate personnel clean ice machine at the COB

Observed cracks in the ceiling of room 315, repair cracks as needed. Observed the ceiling fan not flush with the ceiling of the bathroom in room 128, repair/replace fan to ensure ceiling attachment