HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

Observed paper towels missing from handwashing sink in the laundry room. 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 coffee cup lids stored on housekeeping cart unprotected. All other items on carts observed during the inspection were protected. **15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Observed sanitizer in spray bottles at 0 ppm QAC sanitizer. EHS and management tested sanitizer at the dispenser and sanitizer was dispensing at 0 ppm. Staff repaired dispenser and sanitizer bottles were refilled.

3-305.11* Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed coffee stored direct only floor in storage closet. CDI-PIC moved coffee to an elevated surface.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed soiled furnishings in rooms 309, 335, and 409.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed black buildup in vents in rooms 509 and 409. Observed falling light fixture in storage closet on 4th floor.

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed hair on sheets in clean rooms 425 and 409.

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to protect items from contamination. Observed dust pan stored against single-use cups.

Observed paper towels missing from handwashing sink in the laundry room. **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 dead insect in room 209. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.

Observed floor underneath the ice machine on the 5th floor in need of cleaning. Observed wall damage from linen carts in the laundry room. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed linen in bags stored on the floor in the laundry room. The line was not going to be used for guests but would be refurbished. Instructed to keep that linen off the floor as well. **15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer on housekeeping cart at 50 ppm. PIC contacted Ecolab to have sanitizer dispenser fixed.

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed dirty laundry carts were not labeled. 15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed linens stored on the floor in laundry room.

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 chemicals on housekeeping carts stored in a manner that could cause cross contamination of single use items and packaged food on carts.

Observed single service lids stored without protection on housekeeping cart. Ensure that items remain in protection to avoid possible cross contamination. **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 boxes of linen stored directly on the floor in the laundry room. Observed several boxed items stored on the floor in storage closets. Spoke with staff about placing them on shelving. **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 aroid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.