Comfort Inn & Suites

EHS observed in the reach in cooler that the whole milk expire on July 27, 2025. EHS removed it and made the kitchen employee aware and to discard it.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are properly discarding any food items that have expired.

511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P

EHS observed the 3 compartment sink with a lot of towels on the floor surrounding the air gap. EHS turned on the facet and saw that water would flow to the top of the pipe and then slowly go down in the pipe but when you look inside of the pipe there is still a puddle of water present. So the water is getting stuck in the pipe line.

CA-PIC needs to notify a plumber to check the air gap and see what is going and why the air gap is not working properly.

511-6-1.06(2)(d) - Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P

EHS observed the the microwave in the kitchen had food debris inside of the unit at the top. Also the microwave in the dining room has food debris inside and needs to be cleaned.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are routinely cleaning all non food contact surfaces to reduce food build up and possible contamination from happening.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

EHS observed cell phones and a black purse on a shelf stored by food items that is served to the public.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that the facility creates a area for personal items to be stored.

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

EHS observed TCS food items stored in REF above 41 degrees (check temp log). PIC informed EHS that breakfast attendant was cleaning and breaking down items from breakfast so REF was being opened frequently. EHS did obse3rve a lot of items stuffed in REF.

(f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

PIC removed all food from REF to main kitchen REF. Food was placed in REF this morning. This was COS.

EHS observed 3C sink with air gap taped/bagged in kitchen. EHS also observed what possibly appeared to be sewage trapped in bag.

d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P

PIC instructed employee to remove bag. This was cos.

EHS observed a slow drain on air gap at 3C sink. The water is not draining properly on the 2nd pipe that leads to grease trap creating standing water.

(r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Informed PIC to have pipes checked too see if there's a possible clog. This must be corrected by 07/11/24

EHS observed REF ambient temperature at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility's thermometer inside reads at 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

PIC is to have REF repaired or replaced. EHS also suggested to not over pack REFs. This must be corrected by 07/11/24

EHS observed dead pest in cabinets in breakfast bar area. PIC informed EHS that pest control is scheduled for routine inspection today. PIC provided last inspection date of 10/16/23.

(l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Informed PIC that all dead pest must be removed to prevent the attraction of other pest. This must be corrected by 11/08/23

Observed broken cabinet door in breakfast bar area. Cabinet door appears to be not in tact.

(6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

PIC is to repair or replace kitchen cabinet door. This must be corrected by 11/08/23

EHS observed facility with wiping cloth on counter for wiping counter and tables. Violation: wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be held in a chemical sanitizer solution and laundered daily. CA: if you use a spray bottle of sanitize need to use different cloth each time or keep cloth in sanitizer solution.

EHS observed 3C sink with air gap taped/bagged in kitchen. Violation: air gap between water supply inlet and flood level rim of plumbing fixture shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch. CA: unwrap air gap to allow for proper use; if needed contact plumber to reconfigure to stop any spillage.

EHS observed food debris on non food contact surface of cereal dispenser. Violation: non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulations. CA: ensure to clean dispenser daily at end of breakfast period at a minimum.

EHS observed food debris accumulating in dumpster. Violation: nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulations. CA: ensure to clean debris from toaster at end of breakfast period daily at a minimum.

EHS observed personal items (purse, phone, speaker) on shelving units located where contamination is not prevented. Located on top shelf/next to food product boxes. Violation: designated areas shall be located to prevent contamination of of food, equipment, linens, and single service articles. CA: move personal items to bottom shelf away from other products or in own container on bottom shelf.