| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
18
|
0
|
Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed black microbial growth in dish machines of 513 and 207. Observed food debris in microwave in room 104. |
|
19
|
0.50
|
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 items stored on floor in 7th, 6th, and 5th floor HWS storage rooms and in first floor house keeping storage. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
26
|
2
|
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 couch in room 415. Observed damaged table in room 415. Observed rusty shower bench in room 410. Observed cracked tub in rooms 560 and 449. Observed stained mattresses in rooms 729, 432, and room 415. Observed pink build up in shower of rooms 630 and 110. Observed hair in shower of rooms 630, 537, and 449. Observed chipped tile in shower of room 552. Observed grout with build up in room 432.
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.Some housekeepers stated that they use the sanitizer for a contact time of 2 or 3 minutes. Contact time for sanitizer per product label is 5 min. |
|
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. Observed air vents on electrical rooms on HGI side to have dust build up. Observed room 415 bathroom ventilation with heavy dust build up. Observed air conditioning filters in rooms 749, 630, 528, 547, 410, 207, 205, and 110 with dust accumulation. Observed wall damage in HGI storage rooms throughout, in rooms 619, 513, and 415. Observed wall paper peeling on 5th floor near room 513 and outside of room 522. Observed ceiling tile stained on 6th floor HWS above ice machine. Observed water damage to ceiling in HWS breakfast area. Observed floor with residue from a spill in HGI ice rooms on 7th and 4th floors. Observed touch up paint needed in rooms 513, 205, and 104, and in 6th and 3rd floor HWS storage. Observed debris on floors in 7th and 3rd floor HGI storage and 6th floor HWS storage. Observed loose baseboard in 6th floor HGI stairwell. Observed damaged curtain in room 205. Observed damaged roman shade in room 415. . |
|
30
|
2
|
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. Observed stained mattress pads in rooms 657, 528, 560, 460, 320, 104, and 110. Observed stained duvet cover in rooms 415 and 320. Observed stained duvet insert in room 207. Observed soiled sheet in room 537. Observed debris on mattress pad in rooms 720, 619, 415, and 320. |
|
31
|
0
|
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 linen and pillows stored on floor in 2nd floor HWS storage. Observed clean washcloths stored on drain board of sink used for handwashing. Observed personal drinks stored adjacent to washcloths.
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Soiled laundry shall be handled and stored separately from clean laundry using separate, cleanable carts or bags. Observed container in gym for soiled linen unlabeled, not making it clear whether linen is clean or dirty. |
|
32
|
0
|
Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to protect items from contamination. Observed chemical stored in basket with single service items and individual shampoos on 5th floor housekeeping cart.
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 wristband and hanger stored in bag of clean linen on 5th floor housekeeping cart in HGI storage. Observed coffee cup lids stored directly on cart, out of protective plastic on 2nd floor and 3rd floor housekeeping carts. |
|
37
|
0
|
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 chemical bottle with sanitizer label, then also writing that says water and vinegar. in 6th floor HGI electrical closet. |