COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled ice machine in the chute (1st & 4th floor). Detail cleaning needed and keep clean. Observed rusted microwave in 309, soiled microwave and refrigerator in 321. Need cleaning and keep clean.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only.- Observed yellow/blue linen carts in laundry room labeled “Dirty Only”, but is using for clean linens. The cart that labeled “Clean Only” is using for dirty linens. Ensure to clearly use correct cart labels for correct type of linens. Do not mix and match dirty and clean. Keep them clearly separate at anytime.

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed boxes of supply (cup, toilet tissue,..) stored on the floor in storage 5th floor. Ensure to store and keep all clean supplies off the floor at least 6 inches at anytime. Points remain the same at this time.

15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled ice machine in the chute (1st & 3rd floor). Cleaning needed and keep clean. Observed rusted microwave in 503. Need repair or replace.

15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment.- Observed damaged test strips for sanitizer use for cleaning in laundry room. Obtain a new functional test strips.

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 soap and paper towels at hand washing sink in laundry room. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed damage edges of a roller black chair in 318, 418, 420, 421, 201, 217. Repair or replace.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed water stain on ceiling tiles on 5th floor hallway and in laundry room. Check for no active leaks, repair if needed and replace the ceiling tiles.

5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles.- Observed damage dumpster lids. Repair or replace needed.

15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed supplies (cup, lid, toilet tissue,..) boxes stored on the floor in storage room 5th floor and laundry room. Store/keep all boxes off the floor at least 6 inches.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling damage and peeling paint in rooms 118 and 323. Observed wall damage in room 118. -0 points-

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live insect in room 417. Establishment has contract with licensed pest control service. -2 points-

15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ice chute machines in needs of detail cleaning inside the cavity of the chute.

15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment. Observed no sanitizer test kit in the laundry room at the time of inspection. Manage provided at the later time of the inspection. Recommend for each stationary (kitchen or laundry room) to obtain their own test kit.

15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks in guest rooms shall be supplied with soap and clean towels. Observed no paper towel in the restroom on first floor due to low battery on dispenser. 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 at the hand washing sink in the laundry room. ENSURE TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIME.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed rip and tear on both sides of a desk chair in most of guest rooms. Repair/Replace and maintain in repair. Observed minor food debris in microwave in room 508, 320, 205. Need cleaning and keep clean. Observed burned mark on bedside desk in room 401 also observed lots of lady bugs on the carpet, Need vacuum and keep clean. Observed flickering light above the sink and refrigerator in room 320, repair or replace.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed several gaps/ not closed completely of ceiling tiles on 2nd and 4th floor. Need repair/replace.

15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles. Observed boxes on single used articles (cups, paper towels, pillows..) stored directly on the floor in storage room of 4th floor. Recommend to keep everything off the floor at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent any possible contamination.