Wingate Inn - Tourist

Observed allure to obtain annual gas fire inspections. Inspection last done 10/2023 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

Observed failure to maintain proper ventilation in guest room restrooms. Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems

Observed allure to obtain annual gas fire inspections. Inspection last done 10/2023 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

Observed failure to maintain linens in rooms inspect in good repair an clean. 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

Observed failure to maintain proper ventilation in guest room restrooms causing foul odors to permeate. Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. In existing tourist accommodations permitted prior to the adoption of this rule, the current ventilation must prevent odor, mold, mildew, and moisture. All new or major renovation of a tourist accommodation will require mechanical ventilation to be installed to the outside of the building separate from heating and air-condition systems

Observed pink build up on the baffle of ice machines on 3rd 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

Observed in all the rooms inspected have won out sofas/furnitures. 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. PIC will remove all the won out furniture while he awaits to receive ordered furniture

Observed an old stained spit on overhead bed board in room 416. 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. PIC sent a house keeping to clean

Observed pink mold build up on interior baffle of all the ice machine. Machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Advised PIC to increase frequency of cleaning

Observed there is no annual gas fired inspection on file. 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

Observed in all the rooms inspected have won out sofas/furnitures. 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. PIC has 90 days to replace all the furnitures in the rooms

Observed all the rooms inspected (202, 222, 305, 311, 318,402, 411, and 424 were not swept and cleaned to sight and touched. 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. PIC will ensure rooms and cleaned after each guest

Observed tub stoppers in some of the rooms were not in place. PIC will ensure stopper are replaced

Observed inspected rooms 202, 222,305, 242 have water damage on the window walls and mold build up. 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. Advised PIC to clean up before putting guest in those rooms

Observed boxes on floor in laundry room. Only single service disposable plates, cups and utensils shall be used in a continental breakfast operation. However, a facility may use multi-use utensils and/or a mechanical bulk juice dispenser, if the operator provides warewashing equipment to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils. At minimum, the operator shall install a three compartment sink large enough to fully immerse the largest utensil used and provide adequate space to air-dry and store the utensils. PIC advised to move and store 6 inches above the floor

Observed pink mold build up on interior baffle of ice machine. Machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Advised PIC to increase frequency of cleaning

Observed stain on mattress cover. Beds, mattresses, springs, slats, mattress pads, mattress and bed coverings, pillow and pillow covers shall be clean and free from vermin. C/A: Advised the PIC to change the mattress covers

Observed old inspection report posted and not the most current one

Observed pink mold build up on interior baffle of ice machine. Machines are maintained in good repair and capable of being properly cleaned and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. C/A: Advised PIC to increase frequency of cleaning