§ 34-612. Sanitation and housekeeping.

(a)

Lodging establishments shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, in good repair, and shall be maintained and operated with strict regard to the health and safety of the patrons. The following items shall be held in compliance:

(1)

Walls, floors and ceilings of guest rooms shall be kept clean and in good repair. Furnishings, including draperies, beds, appliances, furniture and lamps, shall be kept clean and in good repair;

(2)

Clean and proper housekeeping shall be employed in guest rooms and related facilities:

a.

A room in use shall be cleaned at least each time a different guest rents the room. If the same guest continuously occupies a room, such as in the case of an extended stay lodging facility, the room shall be cleaned at least weekly.

b.

Clean towels and washcloths shall be provided in the guest room each day that guest room is occupied by a different guest.

c.

Clean bed linens shall be provided in the guest room each day that guest room is occupied by a different guest. If the same guest continuously occupies a room, bed linens and towels shall be changed at least weekly. Bedspreads shall be clean and maintained in good repair.

d.

Mattresses and box springs shall be clean and in good repair. The sleeping surfaces of a mattress in use shall be completely covered by a sheet. Excessively damaged or soiled mattresses and/or box springs shall be replaced.

e.

Single-service drinking glasses and/or utensils, if provided in guest rooms, shall be individually wrapped.

(b)

Ice provided for guests and patrons' use shall be from a commercial source or made from a potable water supply. The ice shall be protected from contamination, which shall include the following:

(1)

Ice machines, dispensers or chests shall be sheltered from the weather, kept in good repair and the ice compartment shall be kept clean and free of mold, rust, debris, foreign objects or other contaminants. All establishments that replace or add a new ice machine shall only provide dispensing type self-service ice machines;

(2)

Ice machines and ice trays within guest refrigerators shall be kept clean and sanitary. Ice shall be removed from the ice bin and ice trays each time a different guest rents the room;

(3)

An approved scoop with a handle that is seamless and without cracks shall be provided for each bin-type ice machine or chest. The scoop may be stored in a holster in the ice compartment, in a smooth non-absorbent holder outside the ice machine or chest, or in another manner acceptable to the regulatory authority; and

(4)

Individual ice buckets or containers, if provided, shall be kept clean, in good repair, and constructed of a smooth, nonabsorbent, food-grade material.

a.

If a food-grade single service liner is provided, the individual ice buckets/containers shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized as needed. Reuse of the food-grade single service liner is prohibited.

b.

If a food-grade single service liner is not provided, the individual ice buckets/containers shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least each time a different guest rents the room.

(5)

Ice buckets/containers and reusable glasses and utensils, if provided, shall not be located within the room housing the toilet unless approved by the regulatory authority.

(6)

Ice buckets/containers, reusable glasses and utensils, if provided, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized using one of the following practices:

a.

A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the reusable items. Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest piece of equipment and utensil;

b.

A mechanical dishwasher that meets the requirements for washing, rinsing and sanitizing as outlined in the Kansas City Missouri Food Code; or

c.

Other methods approved by the regulatory authority.

(c)

The guest rooms, buildings and premises shall be kept neat and free of refuse and debris.

(1)

Garbage and refuse shall be stored in a covered durable, leak proof and pest-proof non-absorbent container. Outdoor trash containers shall be stored on a smooth, hard surface such as concrete or machine-laid asphalt that is sloped to drain, or other methods approved by the regulatory authority.

(2)

Garbage and refuse shall be disposed of on a routine basis.

(3)

Plant growth or other items in close proximity to the lodging establishment and its attendant facilities shall be maintained so as not to create a nuisance through harborage (cover) for pests such as insects, rodents, reptiles and other small animals.

(4)

Items creating harborage for insects or pests, or creating a health or safety hazard, shall be removed.

(Ord. No. 140032 , § 4, 1-23-14)