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NameFAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES CHARLOTTE UPTOWN
Address201 S MCDOWELL ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type20 - Lodging
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/1/2018
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Food separated and protected from contamination No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1823(c) Food shall be stored in a manner so as to prevent contamination. Observed boxes of water were stored directly on the floor in the housekeeping storage room. Keep all food and consumable items stored at least 6 inches above the floor. No Point Deduction
14 0 Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ice machine on 8th floor with rust on the ice forms. No Point Deduction
17 0 Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1824(l) Equipment for preparing coffee and tea shall be kept clean, but is exempt from sanitization required by Paragraph (c ) of this Rule. Observed coffee makers in rooms 706 and 422 with build up inside the water basin. 15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed build up on water nozzle on water dispenser in fitness center. No Point Deduction |
21 0 Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) A hand washing sink, located to allow use by employees handling clean and soiled linen, shall be provided. This requirement shall be effective one year after the effective date of this Rule. Observed no hand washing sink or hand washing procedure in place in the laundry room and in the hall. Provide liquid hand soap on house keeping carts so staff can wash hands in guest rooms after handling soiled linen. No Point Deduction
26 4 Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained mattresses in several rooms (REPEAT). 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Observed sanitizer on housekeeping carts throughout facility to be too low (50-100ppm Quat). Through discussion discovered that contact time of sanitizer was less than manufacture guidelines. Label specifications for the sanitizer in use is 150-400ppm concentration.
27 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged wall in storage closet on 10th floor. Observed carpet in hall lifting up and needs securing on 5th floor hall. Observed missing and broken tile in storage closet on the 6th and 5th floor. No Point Deduction
31 0 Linen properly handled and stored No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Soiled laundry shall be handled and stored separately from clean laundry using separate, cleanable carts or bags. Observed the housemen and housekeepers handle soiled linen and did not wash their hands before handling clean linen. Provide soap for each housekeeper to properly wash hands after handling soiled linen and before handling clean linen.
32 2 Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. Observed throughout facility house keeping carts with personal drinks on top of the carts. Observed throughout the facility house keeping carts with chemicals and clean linens stored together. Observed clean linens without cover on the sides of the house keeping carts throughout the facility.
33 0 Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained No No No 15A NCAC 18A .1825( e) All refuse shall be collected and stored in covered receptacles. Refuse receptacles shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed some trash was stored uncovered in the trash compactor and a trash can. No Point Deduction ***Inspection was lead by Samantha Pepper with supervision by Tasharra Kenion.***