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Observed an out-of-order fridge stored under the outside stairs of the establishment. 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

Observed a discarded tire along the side walk of the establishment. All walkways, porches, and hallways shall be maintained in good repair. Only articles necessary to the operation and maintenance of the establishment shall be stored on the premises

Observed wall damage next to the light fixture in room 108, wall damages in room 114 by the A/C unit and wall damage by the bathroom vent in room 118. 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

Observed significant ceiling damage in the indoor reception area in need of repair. 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

Observed the buildup of soils in the ice chute of the automatic ice dispenser. Cleaning is needed. 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

Observed no mechanical ventilation in rooms 104, 112. 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

Observed trash outside on the ground as well as trash cans with no lids. All outside refuse or garbage storage containers shall be constructed of durable metal or other approved types of materials, which do not leak and do not absorb liquids and shall be provided with tight-fitting lids or covers and shall be kept covered when stored. Each container shall be located within 100 feet of dwelling units or trailer spaces or in a location approved by the Health Authority and shall be cleaned at such frequency as to prevent a nuisance or odor

Observed wall damage in the bathroom of room 110. 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

Observed the fridge in room 110 in need of cleaning, and the microwave in room 106 was rusted and needs replacing. All food shall be prepared, stored, displayed, dispensed, placed, transported, sold, and served so as to be protected from dirt, vermin, unnecessary handling, droplet contamination, overhead leakage, or other contamination

Observed multiple rooms without anti slip protection. Anti-slip tubs slip strips, appliqués, or slip-proof mats shall be provided in each bathing facility and shall be kept clean and in good repair

Observed unlabeled items on the cart as well as chemicals missing their tops.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

Observed exposed electrical fixture on the ceiling in the lobby area. Grounded and weather-proof electrical outlets supplying at least one-hundred- fifteen volts shall be provided at each trailer space. Power lines shall be located underground or suspended at least eighteen feet above ground. All electrical work and materials shall comply with the applicable International Electrical Code with Georgia Amendments and local laws, ordinances, or regulations

Observed kitchen area in need of cleaning. Food on the floor and vegetable remains left in the 3 compartment sink. Also observed grease build-up on the cooking equipment. Water glasses, ice buckets and other multi-use utensils provided for tourist’s use in a guestroom or dwelling unit shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized, in a 3-compartment, warewashing sink dedicated for that purpose only. They shall be thoroughly cleaned in the first compartment in a warm soapy solution; rinsed clean of soap and debris in warm clean water in the second compartment; and sanitized as specified in subsection (5) (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 using chemical sanitizers or sanitized by hot water as specified in subsection (5) (e), after each occupancy and as needed during occupancy. Where approved sanitizing methods are not provided, single service and single use articles, such as paper or plastic cups shall be made available in lieu of glasses and shall be discarded after one use. In lieu of sanitizing ice buckets, a sanitary, food grade, plastic bag, large enough to line the bucket and overlap the top edge may be provided for use by a single occupant

3 compartment sink required cleaning. In addition to a dedicated 3-compartment warewashing sink, a commercial warewasher may be utilized if certified by ANSI/NSF as meeting standard 3 or equivalent for commercial warewashing equipment and it is maintained in good repair and operating according to its manufacturer’s specifications

Observed no mechanical ventilation in handicap rooms 103 and 112 and normal room 104. 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

Observed lots of trash build-up on the outside receptacles. Trash units were full and trash was being placed on the ground next to the unit. All outside refuse or garbage storage containers shall be constructed of durable metal or other approved types of materials, which do not leak and do not absorb liquids and shall be provided with tight-fitting lids or covers and shall be kept covered when stored. Each container shall be located within 100 feet of dwelling units or trailer spaces or in a location approved by the Health Authority and shall be cleaned at such frequency as to prevent a nuisance or odor

Observed wall damage next to the A/C unit in room 103 and a hole in the wall near the shower head in room 108. 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

Observed ice machine in need of general cleaning. 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

Observed only 1 room with anti-slip surface protection. Anti-slip tubs slip strips, appliqués, or slip-proof mats shall be provided in each bathing facility and shall be kept clean and in good repair

Observed food items and unlabeled chemicals on the housekeeping cart. 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