Palmer Motel Tourist Accommodation Report

6 – premises free of pests and rodents; pesticide applied in accordance with laws, rules, and label

511-6-2-.13(1) – insect and rodent control

Points: 5

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Complaint investigation of Room 136 revealed evidence of rodent infestation. Observed large amount of rodent droppings behind dresser in left corner of room. Observed large amount of rodent droppings between box spring and mattress. Observed evidence of rodent droppings in Room 135 in corner of room near right bed and along wall behind beds/nightstand. Observed evidence of rodent droppings in Room 141 in corner, behind bathroom door, and in corner behind toilet. Owner was present at time of inspection of rooms and saw evidence noted. Owner is to contact pest control company for treating rodent infestation by COB 5/21/25. Owner is to provide plan of corrective action developed by Pest Control professional for treatment and remediation of rodent infestation by 5/21/25, 5:00 PM. Owner has been notified, in lieu of permit suspension, any rooms not rented at time of inspection are considered closed. Rooms cannot be reopened until ALL rooms have been cleaned to sight and touch, ALL furnishings cleaned, sanitized and disinfected, ALL bedding and linens have been washed and cleaned. All rooms closed on 5/20/25 must remain closed until inspected and approved by EH to reopen. Discussed with owner it is recommended to clean blocks of rooms and then call for inspection of those rooms. Owner is to contact EH by phone (2295154341) for reinspection. Upon request, EH will provide a reinspection within 1 business day after request is made. Owner is aware that failure to comply with the above and noted timeframes may lead to permit suspension.


16 – toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair

511-6-2-.08(4) – toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance

Points: 2

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation of dust and other debris in corners of bathrooms, behind bathroom doors, and under or behind fixtures. Owner stated that most rooms have not been rented in 1-2 months. ALL motel room’s bathroom floors, walls, and ceilings are to be clean to sight and touch by 5/23/25. Bathrooms will be inspected in room by room basis as other rooms are inspected and allowed to reopen.


25 – floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation

511-6-2-.14(1) – floors, walls, and ceilings

Points: 2

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed ALL rooms inspected having an accumulation of dust and debris on floors, in corners of rooms, behind or under beds, furnishings, curtains etc. Owner stated most rooms have not been rented in 1-2 months. Advised owner some rooms have not likely been cleaned, swept, or vacuumed since last visit. ALL motel rooms are to have floors, walls and ceiling cleaned to sight and tough by 5/23/25. Rooms will be checked and inspected on a room by room basis as they are inspected to be reopened.


28 – beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered

511-6-2-.14(6) – bed, bedding, and linens

Points: 4

Corrected during inspection?: No

Repeat: No

Inspector Notes: Observed rodent dropping as noted above in Room 136. Observed rodent droppings on top of bedspread in Room 135. ALL linens, sheets, mattress pads, mattress covers and bedspreads in ALL motel rooms are to be removed from rooms and washed. Linens, sheets, mattresses, mattress covers and bedspreads will be inspected when rooms are requested to be inspected and reopeneded.

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