BRIDGEVIEW INN & SUITES

EHS observed no gas-fired equipment inspection available for view at time of inspection. The PIC indicated that the report is stored in the main office, to which he does not have access.

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: Advised PIC that all gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority. Recommended that a copy of the inspection report is stored in a location, available to front desk associates when the manager is not available

EHS observed rusting and/or dirty microwaves in rooms 214 and 307.

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: Advised PIC that appliances are to be kept in good repair. The observed microwaves must be repaired to original condition or replaced

EHS observed missing lamp shades in rooms 209 and 306.

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: Advised PIC that the lamp shades should be replaced

EHS observed the following:

• Rm 204 - stains on sheets, mattress pads
• Rm 206 - Stains and hairs on mattress pad
• Rm 209 - Stains and hair on mattress pad
• Rm 214 - Stains and hairs on mattress pad
• Rm 306 - Hairs on sheets, stains on mattress
• Rm 305 - Stains on mattress pad

EHS observed non-functional and/or damaged appliances (washer/dryers, ice machine, lamp bases), furniture (dressers), and A/C units stored on the main and 3rd floor walkways.

511-6-2-.18(2) - Grounds Free of Litter Grounds, including spaces beneath buildings and trailers, shall be kept clean and free of litter.

CA: Informed PIC that the grounds of the facility are to be kept free of litter, and non-functional and/or damaged items should not be stored in walkways

EHS observed the walls of the tubs/showers in rooms 204, 206, 209, 214, and 307 to be dirty. Also, in room 307 and 214 the covers to the wall ventilation system were missing.

511-6-2-.08(4) - Toilet Facilities-Cleaning and Maintenance 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.

CA: Informed the PIC that bathrooms shall be kept clean and advised that the cleaning frequency is increased

EHS observed the walls in all rooms but room 305 to be dirty and stained.

511-6-2-.14(1) - Floors, Walls, and Ceilings 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.

CA: Advised the PIC that the walls are to be kept cleaned

EHS spoke with manager on phone who stated gas-fired equipment inspection was in office but that PIC at time of inspection would not be able to access documents. Violation: 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: Gas-Fired equipment shall be inspected annually and report shall be made available upon request. Store report in place where can be made available when requested

EHS observed dirty air filters in all rooms observed. Violation: 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: increase frequency of cleaning of air filters to stop accumulation of dust

EHS observed holes or stained bedding in all rooms observed. Violation: 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. CA: wash or replace stained and damaged bedding

EHS observed furniture continuing to be stored under breezeway access areas, including damaged and nonfunctional ice machines and washing machines. Violation: Grounds, including spaces beneath buildings and trailers, shall be kept clean and free of litter. CA: remove nonfunctioning equipment from grounds

EHS observed that permit was not displayed. Violation: Any person operating a tourist accommodation shall obtain and display a valid DPH tourist accommodation permit issued by the Health Authority. (b) To qualify for a permit, an applicant shall:

1. Be an owner of the tourist accommodation;
2. Allow access to the tourist accommodation;
3. Provide all information as required on the application and pay all applicable local and state fees referenced in DPH Rule 511-6-2-.22 at the time the application is submitted and;
4. Score 100% on the permitting inspection for newly constructed facilities.

CA: Facility shall print and post permit. EHS will send copy of original permit

EHS observed no inspection report displayed. Violation: The most recent tourist accommodation inspection report form shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in a public area such as the registration desk, where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA: Print and post inspection report from today. EHS will email report

EHS observed dirty damaged, chipped tubs in rooms 205, 210, 212, 228, and 229 Violation: 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. CA: repair or replace tubs

EHS observed dumpster with lids open. Violation: All outside refuse or garbage storage containers shall be constructed of durable metal or other approved types of materials, which do not leak and do not absorb liquids and shall be provided with tight-fitting lids or covers and shall be kept covered when stored. Each container shall be located within 100 feet of dwelling units or trailer spaces or in a location approved by the Health Authority and shall be cleaned at such frequency as to prevent a nuisance or odor. CA: Ensure lids are kept shut when not actively taking trash out

EHS observed holes in walls of rooms 210, 212, and 229. Violation: 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. CA: repair holes in walls

EHS observed lack of gas-fired inspection report available for inspection.

Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency

EHS advised PIC to acquire gas-fired inspection as soon as possible. PIC stated that inspection was slated for coming weeks via Ricky Heath Plumbing

EHS observed damaged air filters in every room observed. EHS observed lack of filters and otherwise damaged housing of AC unit in room 206. All rooms inspected had debris in dressers, chipped paint on furniture units. Upholstery of chairs in all rooms with chairs inspected were threadbare and stained. Lamp shades in all rooms had varying levels of stain and disrepair.

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 advised PIC to clean, replace and otherwise make good affected items

EHS observed stained sheets, stained pillowcases, stained mattress pads in all rooms observed. EHS noted particular staining of sheets, cigarette burns on comforter in smoking room observed (308).

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.

EHS advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of affected sheets, mandate hair nets for housekeeping services, and discard burned sheets

EHS observed furniture continuing to be stored under breezeway access areas, including damaged and nonfunctional ice machines and washing machines.

Grounds, including spaces beneath buildings and trailers, shall be kept clean and free of litter.

EHS advised PIC to remove named items, keep breezeways clear

EHS observed lack of current inspection report displayed to public.

The most recent tourist accommodation inspection report form shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in a public area such as the registration desk, where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

EHS advised PIC to display current inspection report that it is visible to public

EHs observed damaged, cracked shower fixtures in rooms 202, 204, 205, 208, 206. EHS observed cracked/chipped tub surfaces in rooms 202, 204, 208, 206, 304. EHS observed damaged and dirty vents in all bathrooms inspected.

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 advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of bathroom facilities

EHS observed nonfunctioning ventilation systems in bathrooms and subsequent odors in rooms 208, 206.

Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated.

EHS advised PIC to repair or replace affected ventilation systems

EHS observed damaged cielings of bathroom in room 202, 204, 205, 206, 208. Room 308 had water damage to and rusted paint on doorframe. All rooms inspected had stains on and damage to bedroom walls. Rooms 204, 206 had cobwebs in corners of bedroom.

Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean

EHS observed severely damaged fiberglass covering of water heater in laundry areas, presenting a fiber contamination hazard to guest linens. EHS observed large hole in drywall of laundry storage room by employee sink.

Where laundry facilities are provided, they shall be separate from other facilities, of sound construction, and shall be kept clean, and in good repair.

EHS advised repair to water tank, drywall

EHS observed housekeeping continuing to use shping trolleys for purposes of transporting guest linens.

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.

EHS advised PIC to restrict trolleys from housekeeping purposes

Violation: All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Inspector note: EHS observed facility without gas-fired equipment inspection. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to ensure gas-fired equipment is inspected annually and to provide documentation when requested

Violation: 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. Inspector note: EHS observed bedding in all rooms in varying degree of violation to Rule (hairs throughout bedding, burn holes, lack of mattress covers, stained mattresses, stains/hairs throughout bedding) Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have beddings cleaned or replaced if beyond cleaning

Violation: 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. Inspector note: EHS observed all rooms with varying degree of debris in drawers , curtains in disrepair, sofa/chairs in disrepair, and all lamp shades in varying degree of disrepair. EHS observed air filters not cleaned to a varying degree and/or missing in all rooms. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have furniture in good condition and clean at all times

Violation: Grounds, including spaces beneath buildings and trailers, shall be kept clean and free of litter. Inspector note: EHS observed furniture under the breezeway for storage, and debris throughout walkway and stairs. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to clean breezeways and grounds

Violation: Any tourist accommodation inspection report addendum(s), completed by the Health Authority to document observations, violations, and corrective actions resulting from an inspection need not be displayed, but must be made available by the tourist accommodation operator to the public upon request Inspector note: EHS observed inspection report on display for 2021. Corrective action: PIC is to display current inspection report for public viewing

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. Inspector note: EHS observed all rooms of varying degree dirty shower curtains (218,317,318,304), vent cover damaged in 218, and all missing drain plugs. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have bathrooms and their fixtures in good repair

Violation: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Inspector note: EHS observed bathrooms without proper ventilation (218, 318,304). Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have ventilation repaired or replaced

Violation: All outside refuse or garbage storage containers shall be constructed of durable metal or other approved types of materials, which do not leak and do not absorb liquids and shall be provided with tight-fitting lids or covers and shall be kept covered when stored. Inspector note: EHS observed dumpster lid opened. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have dumpster lid closed whenever not in use

Violation: A record must be maintained on file and available at request of Health Authority for no less than 18 months of any pesticide use on the premises, except for the occasional use of consumer insect sprays on small spots in accordance with the product label. The record may be made by the permit holder or provided by the applicator, and shall list the following information:(a) amount and concentration of product used;(b) name of product used;(c) date and location of application;(d) application method;(e) pest targeted; and(f) name of applicator. Inspector notes: EHS observed pest control records not available. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have records available at all times

Violation: 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. Inspector note: EHS observed walls, floors and ceilings of all rooms with varying degree of disrepair (moldy/water damage ceiling, holes in walls, excessive scratch/stain on flooring). Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have all rooms repaired to a condition of good repair

Violation: Ventilation shall be provided for all rooms. Where ventilation is provided by means of windows, they shall open directly to the outside air and the openable window area of each room shall be not less than 1/20 of the floor area served. Where ventilation is provided by other means, it shall comply with the requirements of the current International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments or future subsequent revisions adopted thereafter to provide comfortable living conditions, remove objectionable odor and fumes, and prevent excessive condensation. Ventilation systems shall comply with applicable State and local fire prevention requirements and building codes. Inspector note: EHS observed/detected varying degree of odor in all room, inadequate lighting for room (218 RR,304 MR) and air filters not cleaned and/or missing. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to ensure all rooms have proper ventilation and to ensure air vents are cleaned frequently

Violation: ousekeeper 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. Inspector note: EHS observed a shopping cart being used for housekeeping cart. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have a housekeeping cart available for housekeeping purposes and to properly dispose of the shopping cart

Violation: If self-service ice is provided, then it shall be from an approved water supply. They shall be stored in a clean place and shall be kept clean. Inspector note: EHS observed ice machines not operating and not cleaned. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have ice machines operable, cleaned, and maintained