HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled ice machine in the chute through the facility need detail cleaning and keep clean.

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 avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed cleaning supplies boxes (linen, cups, tissue, etc..) stored directly on the floor in closet 4th and 2nd floor. Keep/store all supplies above the floor at least 6 inches at any time.

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 the facility without test strips for sanitizer solution use for cleaning. Obtain 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 paper towels available for hand drying at hand washing sink in Laundry room. Paper towels provided at the time of inspection. 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 stain mattress in 206, 417, 103, 402. Stain lamp shade in 229, 218, 328. Damage curtain in 229, 402, 328. Damage carpet in 417. Cleaning/ repairing/ replacing needed.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed no lights in the stairwell from 4th to 3rd floor, and 2nd to 1st floor (left side of the building). Repair or replace the lights. Observed guest laundry room floor behind the machines need cleaning and keep clean.

5-501.114 Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.- Observed one of the dumpster without drain plug. Obtain the drain plug and keep in place. Close all doors and lids when not in use.

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 (facial cloth, toilet tissue, linen) boxes stored directly on the storage floor (2nd, 4th, 1st). Store/keep all supplies off the floor at least 6 inches.

Observed boxes of linen stored on the floor in supply closet. **15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed several stained ceiling tiles near gym and indoor pool. EHS advises facility to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed carts used for soiled laundry not labeled (clean carts were). EHS advises facility to adhere to notated rule.

5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed 1 black bag stored outside of dumpster area.

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 several boxes of single service articles (cups, paper towels, etc) stored on floor in storage closet outside of main laundry room near ice machine on first floor.

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 test strips to test the strength of sanitizer within laundry area.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained ceiling in main lobby area near front desk, over ice machine located on first floor, and outside of room, 421. EHS advises facility to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling repaired. Observed carpet in need of repair outside of room 424. Observed wall paper peeling outside of room 432.

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 on third floor stored with swifter over plastic cups. EHS advises facility to ensure items on housekeeping carts are arranged in a manner to not cause contamination.

Observed sanitizer bottle with air freshener instead of sanitizer. No sanitizer on cart. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.

Observed storage closets with boxes of items stored directly on the floor. **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 avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed carpets behind beds collecting debris in guest rooms #332, #320; Observed stain carpet in guest room #421 in need of cleaning.

5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed doors open to dumpster. (General Comment previous inspection) 5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.Observed large amounts of broken glass and wooden pallets stored behind dumpsters in need of removal.

NO POINTS DEDUCTED 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 avoid contamination. Observed large amounts of misc supplies, paint buckets, tools, etc stored on floor in maintenance storage area. (store all items above floor to facilitate cleaning).

Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a). Observed a lot of hair in sink, room 421. Hair in tub, room 406. Toothpaste in sink, room 222. Caulking drips in shower, room 218.

When properly fitting disposable food grade liners are provided, ice buckets shall be treated as non-food contact surfaces and shall be washed, using an all purpose cleaner suitable for food contact surfaces, and rinsed. The lid used with the lined ice bucket shall be washed, rinsed and subjected to an approved sanitizing treatment in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (b). Observed no sanitizer on any carts. Sanitizer in laundry room not hooked up to dispensing unit.

Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (e). Observed cleaners spilled on 2 housekeeping carts with clean linen. Broom stored in cart for clean linens. Unwrapped coffee cup lids on all housekeeping carts. Protect clean items from dirty items.