CANDLEWOOD SUITES

EHS Observed: Strands of hair on multiple linen items located in the laundry room; the items were identified as "clean" and stored with other clean linen.

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.

CA: Advised PIC that linen containing hairs should be recleaned. Suggested that housekeeping be encouraged to inspect washed and dried linen for hair, stains, holes or other debris

Observe most recent gas-fire equipment record inspect from 09/05/2023 M&W Heating and Air - Jayson Ashley.

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

Corrective action: PIC mentioned they are scheduled for inspection

Observed stained pillow, pillow cases, bedding in all rooms. Observed bed frame lining ripped in room 212

Observed red circular carpet stain located to the right of bed.

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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about having carpet stain cleaned

EHS observed clogged or otherwise unsanitary AC filters in the common areas, including guest gym, guest laundry, and staff laundry.

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

EHS advised PIC to have housekeeping/maintenance to increase cleaning frequency of AC filters in affected areas

EHS observed dead roaches in the ceiling vents located in the hallway on the second and third floor. In room 221 there were dead bugs in the toilet located in the bathroom. Also, there was a live insect roaming around in the bathroom tub. There were also spider webs in the corner of the window in the living room.

Corrective action: Making sure housekeeping is cleaning around the windows in each room.

511-6-2-.13(1) - Insect and Rodent Control Effective and appropriate measures shall be taken to eliminate the presence of rodents and flies, roaches, bed bugs, and other insects on the premises. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the attraction, harborage or feeding of insects or rodents. Restricted use pesticides, as specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I - Classification of Pesticides shall be applied only by a licensed professional. All pesticide applications must be in accordance with current state and federal laws and the product label. Applying pesticides within buildings using area fog dispersal methods or as warranted under DPH Rule-.20(4)(c) is restricted to licensed pest control professionals as part of an integrated pest management program

EHS observed the facility lacking gas-fire equipment inspection. The PIC informed EHS that during the last hotel inspection the EHS at the time provided the facility with a list of companies that will do the gas-fire inspection, but the PIC commented that no one will come to their facility and complete one for the hotel.

Corrective action- PIC needs to find a company that can complete the hotel's gas-fire inspection and have the inspection on file at the hotel property.

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