Hawthorn Suites Kingsland

At time of inspection, there was no hand drying provision available at the handwashing sink (observed an empty paper towel dispenser). COS: PIC refilled the paper towel dispenser.

At time of inspection, the back door in the kitchen was observed propped open. COS: PIC closed the door. Keep door closed to prevent pest entry. At time of inspection, observed daylight visible underneath the back door. Replace weatherstripping to prevent pest entry. Correct By: 6-4-2026.

At time of inspection, observed boxes of plastic cutlery open/unsealed in the dry storage area. Single-use/service items must either be closed in original packaging OR stored in another container/way that prevents potential contamination. Correct By: 5/6/2026.

At time of inspection, the sanitizer test strips available appeared to have gotten wet (they appeared blue in color, and tattered). PIC states new test strips for the sanitizer will be ordered. Correct By: 5-15-2026.

At time of inspection, observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods being stored in the reach-in cooler (RIC) at temperatures exceeding 41 degrees F. COS: PIC discarded items that had been in the RIC for an extended period. All other TCS items that were just placed in the RIC ~3 hours before start of inspection were moved to the freezer. CA: PIC contacted a repair company to service the RIC. The repair company is scheduled to visit the facility this afternoon. PIC confirms that the RIC will not be used to store TCS items, until it has been verified that the unit is capable of holding TCS at temperatures below 41 degrees F.

12/10/2025: The manager notified me that the cooler has been repaired and is holding TCS foods below 41 degrees F. I visited the facility and verified that the unit was working properly at that time. Temperatures observed: Strawberry cream cheese = 37 degrees F; Boiled egg = 36 degrees F; Sausage link = 37 degrees F. Advised manager to keep an eye on the internal thermometer, to monitor that the unit continues cooling properly.

At time of inspection, observed water backing up onto the floor from the floor drain pipe from the three-compartment sink. CA: PIC instructed maintenance to attempt to snake the pipe and clear the blockage. PIC has contacted Dekle Plumbing and requested that they make another visit to the property to address the issue again. The kitchen may not be used for food service, until the issue has been corrected AND the floor has been cleaned and disinfected.

12/10/2025: The manager notified me that the drain has been cleared by Dekle Plumbing and the issue has been resolved (manager also stated that the grease trap had been serviced). I visited the facility to verify that both sinks (the handwashing sink and the three-compartment sink) were draining properly, with no backup occurring. At time of informal inspection, I ran water in both sinks for an extended period and both sinks drained with no backup observed. This violation has been corrected.

At time of inspection, observed boxes of plastic forks, spoons, and knives uncovered/unsealed in the dry storage area. COS: PIC closed the bags of plasticware inside the boxes. Single- use/service items must either be closed in original packaging OR stored in another container/way that prevents potential contamination.

At time of inspection, observed rusted, severely stained interior of microwave. COS: PIC removed the microwave and had it discarded. PIC states a new microwave will be used going forward.

At time of inspection, observed numerous Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods in the reach-in cooler (RIC) being held at temperatures exceeding 41 degrees F. COS: The PIC provided an invoice showing that certain items in the RIC had been delivered this morning (~7:30 AM); those newly-delivered items were moved to the freezer. All out-of-temperature TCS items that have been in the RIC for an extended period were discarded. CA: The PIC contacted the owner and the owner contacted Hendrix Air to troubleshoot the RIC. The PIC states that no TCS items will be stored in the RIC, until it is confirmed that the unit is capable of holding TCS items at 41 degrees F or below.

At time of inspection, observed lack of hand soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. COS: PIC retrieved a bottle of soap and placed it at the handwashing sink.

At time of inspection, observed absence of a hand-drying provision at the handwashing sink in the kitchen (observed empty paper towel dispenser). COS: PIC retrieved a roll of paper towels and placed it near the handwashing sink.

At time of inspection, observed drain pipe in floor that handwashing sink empties into backing up and running over the floor pipe and onto the floor (also observed the three-compartment sink floor drain overflowing). CA: The PIC instructed maintenance to attempt to snake the drain, but that was unsuccessful. The PIC contacted Dekle Plumbing and requested that they come out to rectify the issue. The kitchen must remain closed, until it has been verified that the issue has been resolved and the floor has been cleaned and disinfected.

At time of inspection, observed boxes of plastic forks, spoons, and knives uncovered/unsealed in the dry storage area. COS: PIC closed the bags of plasticware inside the boxes. Single- use/service items must either be closed in original packaging OR stored in another container/way that prevents potential contamination.

At time of inspected, observed rusted, severely stained interior of microwave. PIC states the facility will replace the microwave, to prevent potential contamination of food.

At time of inspection, facility uses Steramine (QUAT) tablets for sanitizing dishes/equipment, but does not have QUAT test strips. PIC states QUAT test strips will be ordered.

At time of inspection, observed dust accumulation on the air vents in the kitchen. COS: PIC had an employee come to clean the vents.

At time of inspection, observed numerous Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods stored at temperatures above 41 degrees F in the reach-in cooler. PIC states all TCS foods have been in the reach-in cooler for an extended period. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items. Cold-held TCS food items must be held at 41 degrees F or less. PIC states the unit will be inspected and will not be used to hold TCS foods, until it is confirmed that the unit is capable of holding TCS foods at 41 degrees F or less.

7/10/2025: I stopped by the facility to verify that the reach-in cooler is operating properly. At this time, the reach-in cooler appears to be operating properly (ambient air temperature was 40 degrees F).

At time of inspection, observed lack of hand soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. COS: PIC retrieved a bottle of soap and placed it at the handwashing sink.

At time of inspection, observed drain pipe in floor that handwashing sink empties into backing up and running over the floor pipe and onto the floor. PIC states they had a plumbing issue recently and had Roto-Rooter come out to clear a clogged pipe. PIC states she will contact Roto-Rooter to come back out and unclog the drain pipe. Before the conclusion of the inspection, the clog in the pipe has been cleared and the floor has been cleaned/disinfected.

At time of inspected, observed rusted, severely stained interior of microwave. Refinish or replace microwave, to prevent potential contamination of food.

At time of inspection, facility uses Steramine (QUAT) tablets for sanitizing dishes/equipment, but does not have QUAT test strips (facility has chlorine test strips). PIC states QUAT test strips will be ordered.

At time of inspection, observed empty hand soap dispenser at the handwashing sink. COS: As a temporary solution (just until tomorrow, when the wall dispenser has been refilled), extra bottle of dish soap placed by employee at hand sink. CA: Employee states she is waiting on maintenance to come refill the wall soap dispenser. Until dispenser is refilled (employee states it will be done tomorrow), employees will use extra bottle of dish soap when washing hands in handwashing sink.

At time of inspection, facility has run out of Steramine tablets for sanitizing dishes/utensils/equipment in the three-compartment sink. Employee states she has been using bleach for sanitizing, until the order of Steramine tablets arrives. However, employee states that she (and others) has been washing, sanitizing, then rinsing dishes/utensils/equipment in the three-compartment sink. EHS explained that dishes/utensils/equipment must be: washed, rinsed, then sanitized (in that order).

At time of inspection, observed boxes of plastic forks, spoons, and knives uncovered/unsealed in the dry storage area. COS: Employee closed the bags of plasticware inside the boxes. Single- use/service items must either be closed in original packaging OR stored in another container/way that prevents potential contamination.

At time of inspection, facility did not have any sanitizer test strips available for testing sanitizer concentration in the three-compartment sink. Employee states that an order will be placed for test strips ASAP.

At the time of inspection observed dead insect in cabinet under food service; Advised PIC to check under cabinets and inspect for insect activity. COS