Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Point

Observed stained mattresses and pillows in rooms 102, 302, 304, and 519 CA - PIC will ensure that these linens either spot cleaned or replaced

Observed a black mold like substance in the ice machines on the 3rd and 5th floors. PIC will have the machine cleaned and sanitized before their. Next use

Observed no gas fired inspection upon request.

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

PIC will ensure a gas fired inspection scheduled or done prior to EHS’ return to the facility on 08/15/25. gas fired form provided

Observed stained mattresses, mattress covers, pillow cases and pillows in every room inspected.

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.

PIC will either have these covers, mattresses and pillows steam cleaned or replaced

Observed the permit displayed had expired last year. on further investigation, EHS observed that the facility had not paid since last year as welll.

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.

Legal notice issued

Observed a black mold like substance on the coving of window right of the entrance of the hotel. EHS Also observed damage to the ceiling in room 420.

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.

PIC will ensure that these damages are repaired

Observed black mold like substances on the baffles of the ice machines on every single floor.

If self-service ice is provided, then it shall be from an approved water supply. In all new tourist accommodations, and in existing tourist accommodations when machines are replaced, only automatic dispensing ice machines will be allowed. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the use of existing self-service ice-storage bins may be continued, provided that the machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Further, a copy of the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions shall be maintained onsite for review at the request of the Health Authority. Scoops, ice buckets, and other ice handling equipment, shall be of easily cleanable material and construction. They shall be stored in a clean place and shall be kept clean. Glassware shall not be used to scoop ice.

PIC Will discard all the ice in the machines and have them cleaned and sanitized before their next use