Courtyard By Marriott
FAILMonday, March 1, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Heavy infestation of fruit flies throughout dining room and kitchen areas.Corrective action has been taken by bleaching the drains and using quat sanitizer for food areas. Orkin has been called to also assist in the problem.No utensils are being placed on the dining room tables to reduce any contamination..The heaviest areas are the glass windows in the dining room and the side glass door.Ecco lab has provided a new drain treatment to treat the infected areas.This is a 24 hour notice and the health department will return on 3-2-10 to access the situation.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency