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Observed boxes of clean linen stored on the floor in the storage closets on the 10th and 4th floors. Spoke with Asst. General Manager about using crates to place boxes on as a quick remediation. **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 .1828 ( c) Cabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be in good repair and kept cleaned. Observed dirty dishes stored on shelves with clean linens in storage rooms on each floor. Shelving needs to be kept cleaned. 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 linens stored on floors in storage rooms.

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 and other items arranged on housekeeping carts in a manner that does not prevent cross-contamination. Needs to be stored to prevent cross-contamination.

15A NCAC 18A .1827(e ) Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940. Observed quat sanitizer in laundry room too strong, the dispenser need recalibrating to 150-400 ppm, reading 500 ppm today. 15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed some build-up on ice chute of ice machine on 8th floor.

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 unprotected coffee cup lids on housekeeping carts.

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 hand sink in laundry room blocked. A paper towel dispenser needs to be installed. Observed common bathroom hand sinks on floor 1 and 2 need sensors adjusted, not operating as intended. Shut off and won’t turn back on for a good bit.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed boxes stored on floors in storage closets throughout. Boxes need to be off floor and stored so a rodent harborage is not being created.

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Soiled laundry shall be handled and stored separately from clean laundry using separate, cleanable carts or bags. Observed small black cloth carts being used for both clean and dirty laundry for housekeepers. 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed no cart labeling and no differentiation between the carts holding clean or dirty linens.

15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed very few spray bottles with labels. Provide labeling.