| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
4
|
0.50
|
Eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed staff eating breakfast at folding table in laundry. Folding table full of personal items. Use employee break room for storage of personal items and eating. |
|
19
|
0
|
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed single service plates and silverware unprotected in storage room 9. Keep boxes closed and do not store loose items on shelving. |
|
21
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) Facilities that do not have handwashing sinks in soiled linen areas shall not be required to install additional lavatories if a hand hygiene program, approved by the regulatory authority, is used. A written hand hygiene procedure need to detail how hands will be cleaned after touching dirty items in laundry since no handwashing sink is available. |
|
26
|
2
|
Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Observed all but 1 housekeeping carts without food contact sanitizer on carts.
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed couch cushions with torn surfaces in 2 guest rooms (139, 147). Observed door damage room 221. |
|
27
|
2
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Repeat: Observed dirty or rusted vents in hallways. Frayed carpeting in stairwell. Wall damage at some hall windows. Damaged walls in bathrooms of rooms 139, 221. |
|
30
|
0
|
Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Repeat: Observed 2 torn mattress pads Rooms 147, 337 . |
|
31
|
1.50
|
Linen properly handled and stored |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed boxes of storage on floor in several storage closets. Keep items off floor for ease of cleaning.
15A NCAC 18A .1828 ( c) Cabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be in good repair and kept clean. Observed particlewood shelving unit stained with something spilled and holding clean linens (room 7). Replace shelving unit. Shelving units needs to be cleanable. |
|
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. Repeat: Observed dirty items like containers of shampoo/conditioner, dusters and vacuums stored in contact with clean linens on housekeeping carts. |
|
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. Repeat: Observed dumpster door and lid open. |
|
37
|
1.50
|
Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1827(d) Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored in or dispensed from containers previously containing other poisonous or toxic materials. Observed food contact quat sanitizer dispensed from same hose/unit as other cleaning chemicals. Quat sanitizer needs to have its own dispenser.
15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed chemicals unlabeled on housekeeping. Repeat: Observed cleaners stored in water bottle. Do not repurpose food containers
15A NCAC 18A .1827(f) Medications under the control of the permit holder shall be stored in a manner to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Observed bottle of pain relievers sitting on top of housekeeping carts. |