BEST WESTERN RIVERSIDE INN

EHS observed no gas-fired equipment inspection available for view at time of inspection.

511-6-2-.15(5) - Heating and Fire Safety-Inspection All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Points to be inspected are proper construction and installation, malfunctions and adjustments of controls and burners, faulty heat exchangers and vent obstructions. Any defects found on inspection must be corrected by a qualified heating contractor prior to use of the equipment. Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

CA: EHS advised the PIC that gas-fired equipment is to be inspected at least annually, and instructed PIC to have inspection performed ASAP

EHS observed multiple housekeeping carts containing cleaning spray bottles with no labeling.

511-6-2-.17(2) - Housekeeping Carts Housekeeper carts shall be so arranged that clean replacement supplies, clean linens, and cleaned and sanitized multi-use equipment and utensils shall be protected from soiled items being removed from each room. Soiled linens and refuse shall be placed in appropriate containers on housekeepers’ carts. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents. Cleaners and sanitizer shall be used according to the manufacturer’s use direction and label.

CA: EHS advised the PIC that any spray bottle stored on the housekeeping carts shall be labeled with its contents

EHS observed lack of gas-fired inspection. PIC presented expired gas-fired inspection, last done 10/24/22.

511-6-2-.15(5) - Heating and Fire Safety-Inspection ...the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

EHS advised PIC to have gas-fired inspection done ASAP

Observed hair and/or stains on all mattress pad covers in each room. Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly.

EHS informed the owner of the need for staff to ensure bedding is clean

Observed the need to clean vents in all bathrooms from dust accumulation. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable nonabsorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. While being used by tourists, every surface of a bathtub, shower, shower enclosure, toilet and lavatory, which may come in contact with a person’s body, must be sanitized each day, unless the guest has declined regular tourist room services. If a tourist declines regular tourist room services, the tourist accommodation facility must ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at least once per week and between tourists. EHS informed the owner of the need for staff to clean bathroom vents

Observed the need to sweep flooring in rooms 138(side of bed) and 212(ball of hair at bathroom entrance); damaged wall behind the TV stand in room 116. Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. In all new constructed and extensively remodeled residential kitchens used in bed and breakfast inns, coved base molding may be required. Walls and ceilings in residential kitchens shall be easily cleanable and light colored. EHS informed the owner of the need for staff to clean the rooms thoroughly

Observed laundry room in need of cleaning from dust accumulation around units; damaged wall behind units; damaged flooring; and the need to elevate boxes off the floor. EHS informed PIC of the need to address the noted issues

EHS observed lack of gas-fired inspection. PIC presented expired gas-fired inspection, last done 10/24/22.

511-6-2-.15(5) - Heating and Fire Safety-Inspection ...the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

EHS advised PIC to have gas-fired inspection done ASAP

Observed all furniture in need of dusting/cleaning in all rooms. All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin. EHS informed PIC to have staff thoroughly clean/dust furniture

Observed AC units and/or filters in need of cleaning in rooms 101, 108, 117,125,129,130, and 205. All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin. EHS informed PIC of the need to thoroughly clean units and filters

Observed hair on sheets or mattress pad covers in rooms 101, 117,125,130,141,205, and 211; stain on pillowcase in room 117 and 141. Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly.

EHS informed PIC of the need to have the linen changed in the noted rooms

Observed mold like substance on wall in room 108 and stains on wall in room 129 (both by the TV stand). Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. In all new constructed and extensively remodeled residential kitchens used in bed and breakfast inns, coved base molding may be required. Walls and ceilings in residential kitchens shall be easily cleanable and light colored. EHS informed PIC of the need to thoroughly clean walls in the room

Observed facility's need to clean the outer portion of the inner portion of the ice machine chute from mold accumulation. If self-service ice is provided, then it shall be from an approved water supply. In all new tourist accommodations, and in existing tourist accommodations when machines are replaced, only automatic dispensing ice machines will be allowed. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the use of existing self-service ice-storage bins may be continued, provided that the machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Further, a copy of the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions shall be maintained onsite for review at the request of the Health Authority. Scoops, ice buckets, and other ice handling equipment, shall be of easily cleanable material and construction. They shall be stored in a clean place and shall be kept clean. Glassware shall not be used to scoop ice.EHS informed PIC of the need to clean the ice machine chute

Observed laundry room in need of cleaning from dust accumulation aroudn units; damaged wall behind units; and damaged flooring. EHS informed PIC of the need to address the noted issues

EHS observed lack of gas-fired inspection. PIC presented expired gas-fired inspection, last done 10/24/22.

511-6-2-.15(5) - Heating and Fire Safety-Inspection ...the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

EHS advised PIC to have gas-fired inspection done ASAP

EHS observed damaged and clogged air filters in rooms 118, 131, 114, 149, 233, 257, 201, 210.

EHS observed threadbare or damaged upholstery on desk chairs in rooms 118, 131, 149.

EHS observed stained headboard in room 143.

511-6-2-.14(5) - Condition of Furnishings

Furnishings...must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin.

EHS advised PIC to increase upkeep of upholstery, replace chairs, or include reusable coverlets for furniture

EHS requested gas-fire inspection from PIC. The last gas-fire inspection was last done on 10/24/2022.

CA- PIC needs to make sure the facility is receiving an annual gas-fire inspection from a certified inspector. Also the PIC needs to have updated gas-fire inspection report on file.

511-6-2-.15(5) - Heating and Fire Safety-Inspection All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Points to be inspected are proper construction and installation, malfunctions and adjustments of controls and burners, faulty heat exchangers and vent obstructions. Any defects found on inspection must be corrected by a qualified heating contractor prior to use of the equipment. Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

EHS observed air filters that needed to be clean in the following rooms: 102, 123, 125, 211, 212, 209, 206, 207, 205, and 203.

511-6-2-.14(5) - Condition of Furnishings All furniture, draperies, appliances, carpets, and other accessories, in the tourist accommodation, whether the property of the tourist accommodation owner or not, shall be considered the property of and furnished by the tourist accommodation for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter, and must be maintained in good repair, clean, and free of vermin. CA- PIC needs to make sure that housekeeping staff are cleaning all rooms but also clean the air filters located in the ac units

EHS observed stains and hair on mattress sheets and pads in the following rooms:

Room 102- hair on mattress pad. Room 123-Stained mattress pad. Room 211- hair on mattress pad. Room 212-hair and stain on mattress pad. Room 209- hair on mattress pad. Room 206- hair on mattress pad. Room 205- hair on mattress pad. Room 203-hair on mattress pad and sheets.

CA- Housekeeping needs to make sure that while they are cleaning and changing the sheets in each room that they are making sure that the beds are free from any debris, stains, and strains of hair.

511-6-2-.14(6) - Bed, Bedding, and Linens Washable mattress pads or covers shall be used on all mattresses. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. Each bed shall be provided, as a minimum, with two sheets and one pillow and pillowcase. After each occupancy and upon the request of the occupant, sheets and pillowcases shall be changed with fresh laundered linens. During occupancy, linens shall be changed at a minimum frequency of not less than weekly