Inspected Rooms #620, 605, 510, 504, 428, 410, 313, 310, 224, 223...DISCUSSION: Water supply lines on ice machines did not appear to have double check valves (backflow preventers). Backflow prevention shall be in place where required to prevent contamination of the water supply inlet. The plumbing system shall be repaired according to LAW and maintained in good repair.
Clean the soiled or wet/moist hallway wall vent grates on various floors (found mold colonies on some grates).
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Repair the damaged ceiling areas along wall/ceiling junctures on 3rd and 2nd floors...Remove the accumulation of dust from pipes and hoses in "Staff Only" room on 1st floor and from behind dryers in laundry room...Repair the damaged wall surfaces behind 3rd floor ice machine so they are in good repair.
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Remove the accumulation of soil and debris from cracks around chair seat cushions in front desk lounge area...Remove the stains from round blue ottoman.
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Behind ice machines on a few floors, ensure ice machine drain lines drain indirectly into sewer lines by means of an approved air gap. Air gap should be visible on side of wall where ice machine is located--not inside the wall.
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On a few housekeeping carts in "Staff Only" rooms on guest room floors, found unprotected disposable cup lids (beverage contact sides up). Also found chemical bottles stored near some lids. Store lids inverted and inside protective plastic sleeves or clean covered container. Store chemicals below and away from these lids.
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Clean the dusty filters and screens on HVAC units in various guest rooms...Clean the dusty and/or stained wall vent grates above showers in bathrooms. Sand and repaint rusty areas as needed.
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Lighting intensity at guest room sinks measured 11.4 to 29 foot-candles in most guest rooms inspected. Lighting in sink areas shall be at least 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above floor.
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Remove the significant accumulation of dust, debris, food particles and paper trash from around bed platforms, under beds, in corners of rooms (near furniture), in closets, etc.
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Remove the small accumulation of spills, glass and debris from floor in trash dumpster room.
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General Comments
Inspected guest rooms #603, 616, 514, 515, 415, 417,, 305, 304, 210, 120...In laundry room, found unlabeled bottle with colored liquid in it. Label all chemical bottles to denote contents.
chlorine test strips were not available to check to see if the laundry machines were sanitizing correctly. House keeping will get some strips from Eco Lab.
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ice machines on floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 had mold both on the ice dispenser mechanism and on the grate drain area in the bottom. These all need to be cleaned and sanitized.
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one light in the stairwell between the 1st and 2nd floor was too dim. bulb needs replacing.
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one stain on the top sheet in room 202. one tear in the fitted sheet in room 523.
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in room 202 the drawer pull was broken on the dresser drawer. This needs repairing.
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boxes of toilet paper and new linens were on the floor in the laundry storage room. These shall be place on shelves once they are unpacked.
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one new cart in the laundry room was not labeled. This was labeled.
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dumpster side doors were open and one bag of trash was on the ground beside the dumpster. Dumpster stores shall be closed at all times and area around the dumpster shall be kept clean of bags and debris.
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General Comments
rooms checked were: 202,523,525. There were no other vacant rooms that could be checked.
Sanitizing solution was not available on two staff cleaning carts that were in use at time of inspection. Verify that all cleaning staff is using sanitizing solution in the guest rooms before occupancy.
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Running hot water temperature was between 130 to 140 in guest rooms on 6th, 4th, and 2nd floors. Repair A.S.A.P. Repeat violation.
Toilet seat loose and tub drain slow in room 205. Fixtures must be in good repair.
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(Repeat violation) Found sanitizer testing greater than 500 ppm. The concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizer being used must be 150-400 ppm. Test strips were not found. Use test strips to regularly check concentration of sanitizer from the dispenser. One housekeeping cart in storage room had no sanitizer bottle. Keep sanitizer bottle on cart to sanitize lavatories and air dry after cleaning.
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(Repeat violation) Hot water 133F in room 202 and 145-150F in the rest of the rooms tested (see General Comments, below). Adjust hot water between 116-128F.
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Lighting is 10-26 foot candles at lavatories in rooms 205, 225, 327, 615. Maintain lighting at least 35fc at lavatories.
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Small stain present on mattress in room 308, and on mattress pad in room 414. Bedding must be maintained clean and in good repair.
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Coffee maker had peeling plastic inside water storage compartment in room 414. Accessories must be in good repair.
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Coffee maker had buildup of dust/debris in water storage compartment in room 410. Keep coffee makers clean (may be washed and rinsed in place).
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A couple of unlabeled carts observed in laundry room. Label carts as clean/dirty to ensure linens are handled properly.
Found sanitizer to be dispensing at greater than 500 ppm. The concentration of quat ammonia sanitizer being used must be 150-400 ppm. Test strips had a layer of dust on top of them. Use test strips to regularly check concentration of sanitizer from the dispenser.
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G.C. - Found hot water to be between 134-141 degrees F in rooms 612, 603, 411, 303, 310, 319, 223, 212, and in the men`s and women`s restroom on the 1st floor. Hot water must maintain in guest rooms between 116-128 degrees F.
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G.C. - Be sure to sanitize ice bucket lids.
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Found single-service lids and single-service cup caps on two carts that were stored where they could easily become contaminated. One cart had the shower cleaning brush on top of them and the other cart had chemical spray bottles next to them while they were uncovered. Found single-service coffee cups stored in the lobby where the lips could become contaminated by guests sneezing of coughing. Found toilet paper stored on the floor in the clean linen storage room. Single-service items must be stored in a manner to avoid contamination.
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Found air conditioning filters in most rooms to be dirty. Be sure filters are cleaned on a regular basis.
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G.C. - Clean shelves in the laundry room where they have become dusty.
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General Comments
Be sure to have proper handwashing discussions with employees on a regular basis. Recommendations: Have ice machines cleaned on a regular basis. Shield light bulbs in linen storage areas. Fix leaking sink in room 319. Clean mattress stain in room 225. Need to keep grade card posted at all times.
the lighting at all hand sinks needs to be 30 foot candles; the shorter light fixtures give about 15 foot candles
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above and around most windows, the ceiling and wall paint is flaking off
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General Comments
GC # 31 : the light bulbs in the areas where linen is handled need to be covered; use a different type of light fixture or use clear plastic sleeves with end caps on the bulbs ; GC # 30 : paint the storage rooms as needed; the right hand water heater has a leak ; GC # 2 : increase lighting at the ice machines to 50 foot candles
THE HOT WATER IN ROOMS 417, 410,401,225,219,212,209 WERE RANGING BETWEEN 130F TO 136F. ALL HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO THE GUEST ROOMS MUST BE BETWEEN 116F TO 128F.
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PROVIDE AT LEAST 30FT CANDLES OF LIGHT OVER THE VANITY AREA.
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LINEN CARTS IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED CLEAN LINEN OR DIRTY LINEN.
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General Comments
GC. RECAULK THE LAUNDRY SHOOT TO THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR. GC. RECAULK THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE LAUNDRY SHOOT ROOM.
