Candlewood Suites Columbus

Observed most current inspection report for gas-fired equipment inspection not available or accessible at the time of the inspection. All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency. Must correct within 24 hours

Observed stains on bedding and linens in rooms 303, 218, 417. Also observed hairs on sheets in room 404. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. [COS] Head housekeeper removed stained sheets and had housekeeper replace with new bedding. Repeat

Observed most current inspection report posted on the wall to the right behind the front desk where it is not visible or where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 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. Repeat. Must correct within 30 days

Observed pest control records not being maintained and/or available at the request of the Health Authority. Observed most current inspection report available and not at least 18 months worth. 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. Must correct within 30 days

Observed a hole in the comforter in room 409. Observed stains varying in colors such as blue, grey, and brown on the mattress pads, pillow cases, and sheets in rooms 409, 418, and 303. 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. COS PIC changed all items that had stains

Observed the most current inspection report not posted at time of the inspection. 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. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed residue and build up inside of the toilet in room 303. 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. COS PIC cleaned the toilet

Observed bathroom vent not working in room 418. 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. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed ice chute with brown and grey residue. 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. COS PIC cleaned the ice chute

Observed stains on pillowcases in rooms 408, 203, and 103. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. The PIC had employees change bedding

Observed the permit report not posted at time of the inspection. Any person operating a tourist accommodation shall obtain and display a valid DPH tourist accommodation permit issued by the Health Authority. Must correct within 30 days

Observed the most current inspection report not posted at the time of the inspection. 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. Must correct within 30 days

Observed residue build-up in the showers located in rooms 416, 307, 316, 319, and 103. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Must correct within 30 days

Observed no documentation of pest control available upon request at the time of the inspection. PIC stated that all records are kept at the corporate office and not on the premises. 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. Must correct within 30 days

Observed mattress pad having reddish brown stains. 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. COS PIC replaced mattress pad with one free of any stains