FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES CHARLOTTE UPTOWN

15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no hand drying device at handsink in main laundry room. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed staining on mattress in rooms 1112 and 824. Observed 1 removable vent missing from HVAC unit in room 623

Observed stained mattress in room 625. Observed hole in curtain in room 1022. Observed vent filter missing in room 1022. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed wall paper beginning to peel in room 1022. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. - Observed curtain/sheer at balcony access in room 814 to be damaged at the bottom. Replace curtain/sheer.

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the laundry room. Paper towels were provided during the inspection. **15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

Observed floor tile in need of repair in the storage room on the 5th floor. Staff informed me the tile was purchased but it has not been replaced as of yet. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Rooms 919, 815, 719, 506, 415 and 323 were available during today’s inspection.

Observed black build up on the exterior of the ice machine. Needs to be cleaned. **15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.

Observed HVAC filter with build up in room 711. Needs to be cleaned. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed floor tile in need of repair in the storage closet on the 5th floor. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no paper towels or hand drying device supplied to hand sink in laundry room, Housekeeping Director supplied a hand drying towels to sink during time of inspection.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stain on mattress in room 301. Observed carpet staining outside of room 303. Observed minor carpet staining on main hallway of 5th floor. Observed drapes torn in room 1103. Observed staining on drapes in room 301.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed heavy dust accumulation to AC vents in rooms 1103 and 1021.

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 clean pillows stored on the floor in supply closet on 8th floor. Observed boxes of clean linen stored on the floor in laundry area.

5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed chairs and several bags of pillows stored outside dumpster. REPEAT VIOLATION.

15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed a sticky substance on shelving in the refrigerator of room 902. Recommend thorough cleaning between occupants.

15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no paper towels or hand drying device at handsink located in laundry room.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor wall damage in room 810 near chair.

5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed garbage and debris around outside dumpster. Recommend disposing of items in dumpster.

15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed rust build up inside of ice machine located on 8th floor. Facilities electrician stated that the ice machine is the last in the facility that needs to be replaced. No points deducted due to all other ice machine being clean and in good repair during time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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 residue build up on basin of coffee marker in room 1021. 15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed residue behind lids of ice buckets stored in several rooms throughout facility.

15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no handsoap or hand drying device at handsink in laundry room. Points not escalated due to improvement from last inspection. There is now a handsink in the laundry room and each housekeeping cart inspected during time of inspection had handsoap for workers to be able to wash hands after removing soiled linen from room.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed every mattress checked during inspection with staining on mattress. Observed staining on curtains in rooms 1120, 712, 602, and 318. Observed staining on bathroom shower curtain in room 602.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed broken floor tile in storage closets located on the sixth and fifth floor.

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 housekeeping cart stored in storage closet on tenth floor with soiled mop end hanging over single service individually wrapped cups and lids. EHS educated PIC and cart was rearranged. No points deducted.