La Quinta Inn & Suites University

Observed carpet stained throughout the facility and in rooms. 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. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed stains located on sheets in room 306. 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. COS PIC changed the sheets

Observed rust in all tubs located in rooms that were inspected. 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. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed ventilation not working properly in room 306 bathroom. 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. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed windows in the hallway open to the outside without screens to protect from insects and rodents. Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents and insects by tight-fitting doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means. Screen doors shall be self-closing and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms and other openings to the outside shall be tight-fitting and free of breaks. Screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch. Screen doors for sliding patio doors will not be required to be self closing except in food service, preparation and utensil washing areas of permitted food service establishment kitchens and bed and breakfast inns. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed ceilings and floors throughout the tourist accommodation either damaged, missing, or not in good repair. 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. Must be corrected within 30 calendar days

Observed ice chute on third floor having brown residue. 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. COS PIC cleaned the ice chute

Observed cleaning solution removed from its original container and placed in a spray bottle without a label. Housekeeper carts shall be so arranged that clean replacement supplies, clean linens, and cleaned and sanitized multi-use equipment and utensils shall be protected from soiled items being removed from each room. Soiled linens and refuse shall be placed in appropriate containers on housekeepers’ carts. Any spray bottle used in cleaning a tourist room or stored on the housekeeping cart shall be labeled with its contents. Cleaners and sanitizer shall be used according to the manufacturer’s use direction and label. COS PIC put a label on the spray bottle

Observed curtains ripped/torn in room 227. Observed carpet stained and damaged in room 128. CA: 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. Must be corrected within 30 days

Observed mattresses stained in rooms 336, 320, 307, and 207. Observed stains on the bedding in room 128. Observed the box spring lining torn in room 227. CA: 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. Must be corrected within 30 days

Observed rust in all tubs located in rooms that were inspected. Observed handwashing sink in room 320 leaking. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Must correct within 30 days

Observed ventilation not working properly in bathrooms of rooms 207 and 128. Observed ventilation not attached to the ceiling in room 128. Observed debris/dust build-up on the ventilation in room 227. Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days from date of inspection to fix ventilation in each room

Observed windows in guest rooms that open to the outside without screens to protect from insects and rodents. CA: Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents and insects by tight-fitting doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means. Must correct within 30 days

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the tourist accommodation either damaged, missing, or not in good repair. CA: Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. Must be corrected within 30 days

Observed cleaning solution removed from its original container and placed in a spray bottle without a label. CA: Housekeeper carts shall be so arranged that clean replacement supplies, clean linens, and cleaned and sanitized multi-use equipment and utensils shall be protected from soiled items being removed from each room. Must be corrected within 30 days

Observed facility lacking annual gas-fired inspection report. All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority. POC: PIC contacted Lonnie Smith Service Co. to schedule inspection for week of 5/26. PIC was asked to send copy of inspection upon completion

Observed coving around outside of tub in room 216 in disrepair. Also observed ceiling peeling and torn shower curtain in room 320. 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. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days from date of inspection to fix coving around the tub, ceiling, and replace shower curtain

Observed ventilation not working properly in bathrooms of rooms 127, 209, and 238. Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days from date of inspection to fix ventilation in each room

Observed facility lacking annual gas-fired inspection report. All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority. POC: Facility shall have 24 hours after the day of inspection to complete annual gas-fired inspection

Observed wallpaper peeling in hallways of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor. All walkways, porches, and hallways shall be maintained in good repair. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days to repair wallpaper in hallways of 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor

Observed facility lacking most current inspection report posted in public view. Inspection report was dated 12/9/2022. 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. COS: PIC replaced outdated inspection report with most recent inspection report

Observed bathroom light fixture flickering in room 306. Also observed ripped shower curtain in room 306. Also observed ripped shower curtain in room 303. Toilet rooms and fixtures must be smooth and nonabsorbent and shall be kept clean and in good repair. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days to repair light fixture and replace shower curtains

Observed ventilation in bathrooms of rooms 306, 318, and 204 not working properly. Toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities shall be mechanically ventilated. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days to have mechanical ventilation in good repair

Observed scratches on wall in room 318. Also observed paint on ceiling peeling and dents in the wall of room 303. Also observed paint peeling on the ceiling in the bathroom of room 228. Also observed paint peeling on the ceiling of room 136. Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. CA: Facility shall have 30 calendar days to repair ceilings and walls

Observed black residue inside ice chute of ice machine on 3rd floor. 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. COS: Housekeeper was instructed to clean and sanitize ice machine chute

Observed tourist accommodations offering milk that is not commercially prepared and packaged in single servings.

A tourist accommodation without a food service permit may serve a continental breakfast as defined in DPH Rule 511-6-2-.03(d); foods not requiring preparation and cooking; potentially hazardous foods commercially prepared and packaged in single-servings; non-potentially hazardous foods commercially prepared and packaged and served from the original container or an approved dispenser such as bagels or bread that may require only reheating or toasting by tourists, if the conditions of subsections 2(a) through (j) are met. All food items on display must be protected from contamination. Food shall be safe for human consumption, and obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws.

Owners will either need to obtain a food service permit or offer food items that are commercially prepared and packaged in single servings

Observed Desk and chair in disrepair in room 114. 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. Must be corrected within 30 days

Observed mattress in room 127 with stains and in need of replacement. Also observed a stain on the sheets in Rooms 306 and 307. 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. Must correct within 30 days

Observed stains on the caulking around the tubs in rooms 336 and 306. Also observed the caulking in room 307 around the tub peeling.

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.

Must correct within 30 days

Observed the ventilation in rooms 336, 306, 114, and 127 not working. Where ventilation ducts are used, ducts from toilet rooms shall not be connected into return ventilation ducts to any other room. Must correct within 30 days

Observed some ceiling tiles throughout the hotel either missing or with water stains. Observed a wall in rooms 307 and 114 with holes. Observed carpet stains in room 114.Observed a rusted and peeling door frame in room 127. Floors, walls, ceilings. windows, doors, and all other appurtenances shall be of sound construction, properly maintained in good repair and shall be kept clean. Must correct in 30 days