DISCOVERY INN

EHS observed how water exceeding 120F in rooms 103, 121, and 221. Violation: hot water shall need exceed 120F in all guest rooms. CA: adjust water heater/boiler to 120F or less

EHS observed facility without permit posted. Violation: Tourist Accommodation permit shall be posted in public view. CA: Post permit in public view. If permit is needed contact office and request a copy

EHS observed burn holes, stains, and/or hairs on linen items in all room observed.

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: EHS advised the PIC that the observed linen items must be cleaned and replaced; advised that linen items with holes must be repaired to original condition or discarded and replaced

EHS observed the following:

• Peeling paint and/or yellowing toilet seats in the bathrooms of rooms: 103, 121
• Peeling paint in the tubs of rooms: 222, 223,221

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: EHS advised the PIC that the toilet seats must be kept in good repair and should be replaced or repaired, if possible, to original finish. Also, advised the the tubs/showers must be smooth and in good repair; the observed tubs should be replaced and/or repaired

EHS observed facility unable to provide annual gas fired equipment inspection form. Per owner over phone it is locked in office. 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: Ensure gas fired equipment inspection is kept in an area where can be accessed and provided upon request to health department

EHS observed bedding with holes and/or stains in rooms 103, 222, and 121. 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: ensure that bedding is clean when washed if stains will not come out or if bedding has holes bedding should be replaced

EHS observed permit 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: post permit that EHS will send via email

EHS observed no inspection report posted. 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 that was emailed by EHS

EHS observed facility unable to provide pest control records. Per owner over phone locked in the office. 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. CA: Ensure pest control records are kept in area where they are available and can be provided to Health Department upon request

121, 220, 223 Observed stained and cigarette burned sheets.

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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about having sheets cleaned and/or replaced

Observed no permit displayed to the public.

511-6-2-.04(1)a - Permit Display 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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about having permit displayed to the public

Observed displayed inspection report from 07/08/2023, not the most recent.

511-6-2-.05(7) - Inspection Posting 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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about having most recent inspection report displayed

215 - Observed bathroom fixtures loose from wall.

220 - Observed when shower is turned on water comes out of the handle.

All rooms at second floor - Observed paint on tubs coming off.

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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about having issues fixed. They mentioned they it was on their list of renovations

222 - Observed lower end of door expanded (most likely due to water damage) with wood puffed.

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 door replaced

Observed lack of hot water at handsink of room 218 (72F). Hot water valve not working

511-6-2-.07(2) - Hot Water Supply Cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment that uses water. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all lavatories, bathing facilities, laundry facilities, and water-using equipment where eating and drinking utensils are washed. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about fixing hot water valve fixture and having hot water reestablished

Observed PIC unable to provide pest control records.

511-6-2-.13(2) - Insect and Rodent Control-Records 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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to tell owner to provide access to records for future inspection

Observed PIC unable to provide gas-fire equipment records.

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: Spoke with PIC about telling owner to provide access to records fo inspection

Observed air filters in rooms 103, 222, 218, 219 with dust build up in air conditioning filters.

Observed broken outlet cover in room 121

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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to have air conditioning filters cleaned

Observed stains and cigarette burns within most rooms.

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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to replace sheets with burned marks and clean stains

Observed washtub fixture loose from wall exposing hole in the wall in room 218.

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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC about having fixture repaired

EHS observed water temperature exceeding limits in rooms 104 (123), 222 (121), 120 (122).

511-6-2-.07(2) - Hot Water Supply Cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment that uses water. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all lavatories, bathing facilities, laundry facilities, and water-using equipment where eating and drinking utensils are washed. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F.

EHS advised PIC to turn down thermostat on connected boilers

EHS observed cigarette holes in sheets in all rooms observed (104, 220, 114, 222, 122).

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.

EHS advised PIC to discard sheets with cigarette burns and replace with new

EHS observed water exceeding over 120 in rooms 103, 121. Also, in room 218 the water pressure was low and the hot water was at 84.

Corrective action- PIC needs to make sure that the water in all rooms do not exceed 120 and at a minimum of 100.

511-6-2-.07(2) - Hot Water Supply Cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment that uses water. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to all lavatories, bathing facilities, laundry facilities, and water-using equipment where eating and drinking utensils are washed. In all new tourist accommodations, and where possible in existing tourist accommodations, hot water in all guest rooms shall not exceed 120F.

Corrective action- PIC needs to ensure that water in all rooms are not exceeding 120

EHS observed burn holes in rooms 104 and 218. Also mattress stains in room 218, 219, 121, and 104.

Corrective action- PIC ensure that housekeeping are changing each room with clean sheets and no burn marks. If the mattress sheets are stained badly or have holes the PIC and housekeeping need to throw them away.

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

EHS observed that neither the permit or the last inspection was displayed in the hotel.

Corrective action- PIC needs to make sure that the permit and inspection is displayed on the 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

511-6-2-.05(7) - Inspection Posting 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