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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES


190 S EQUITY DR
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577

Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
 

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 05/23/2024
Score: 0

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Pool Operator must report daily and record: free chlorine, pH, water temperature and daily main drain checks

weekly: total alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels

Year Round Permit Issued

Doo from pool deck to the outside (by pump room) is self closing but not self latching. Recommend making self latching or lock.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 05/13/2024
Score: 16

#  Comments Points
3. The pH of the pool water was a 8.0 or greater. The pH must be in a range of 7.2-7.8. 6.0
12. Inlet on wall by the pool steps is missing the part inside that makes the flow adjustable. Replace with a complete return cover that has the 'eyeball' to make them adjustable. The autofill line in pool does not have a grate and is just an open hole. Install a safety grate into this hole (picture drawn). 4.0
15. Pole on the body hook has been replaced with a 16' telescoping pole. A screw was added to limit the movement. However, the pole is not a 12' solid pole and can be adjusted. Provide a 12 foot pole solid (non-telescoping, non-adjustable) pole tot he body hook. 6.0
General Comments
Door by pump room to outside is self closing but not self latching-suggest self latching as well.

Repair before re-inspected to permit. Pool closed to occupants.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 01/04/2024
Score: 2

#  Comments Points
29. The hot water at the shower on pool deck was ~117F. Should not be any warmer then 110F. 2.0
General Comments
*Daily written records are being kept as required. However not always by the trained/certified operator. A permit to operate will not be issued in 2024 unless there is a person on duty at the location daily that is certified.*

All items resulting in the Intent to Suspend have been repaired. Intent Lifted

When replacing the body hook, it must be a solid 12' or longer in length. The current pole has a weak spot that might bend -It was not bent during inspection and was solid.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 12/06/2023
Score: 14

#  Comments Points
8. Weir missing in skimmer on outside window side of pool. 4.0
12. Inlet missing eyeballs. Operator will replace. 0.0
15. Body hook on telescoping pole. Body hook must be on a solid pole that is 12 ft or greater in length. Operator fixed during the inspection. 6.0
16. Back door down hallway does not self close, self latch. Either fix door to self close , self latch or lock. 4.0
General Comments
Notice of intent to suspend.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 05/12/2023
Score: 0

#  Comments Points
General Comments
No violations, all items listed on the inspection from 5-2-23 have been repaired. Intent lifted and year round permit issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 05/13/2022
Score: 6

#  Comments Points
3. PH when first checked was above 8.0, after chemicals were added pH dropped to 7.8 pH. 6.0
General Comments
Flow meter = 55 g/m, Permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 05/04/2022
Score: 20

#  Comments Points
8. Skimmer on the right side (parking lot) was missing a weir. CPO replaced missing weir. 4.0
15. Rope to ring buoy was too long. Rope only needs to be 19 feet long. Rope was cut to proper length. 6.0
22. Emergency phone did no have the name, address and number of location posted. CPO posted information during inspection. 6.0
24. Pool pump has different horsepower than paperwork given. Motor was changed out. Building inspection is needed to verify motor has been installed properly. 4.0
General Comments
No permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 03/19/2021
Score: 6

#  Comments Points
2. Chlorine at first check was below 1ppm, after chemicals were added chlorine was raised to 5ppm. 6.0
General Comments
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 01/28/2021
Score: 6

#  Comments Points
2. Chlorine in pool when first checked was below 0ppm. After employee added granular chlorine to the pool the chlorine was then 5ppm. Any public swimming pool must have at least 1ppm chlorine. 6.0
General Comments
Pool can now open. Ring buoy was replaced since last inspection.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 01/25/2021
Score: 16

#  Comments Points
3. When first checked the ph was above 8, after adding acid the ph dropped to 7.8. 6.0
15. Rope that comes on the ring buoy is in bad repair. Replace the ring buoy, call environmental health so pool can be reopened. 6.0
23. Chlorine table was in the skimmer basket. Chlorine tablet was taken out of skimmer basket. 4.0
General Comments
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 03/06/2020
Score: 4

#  Comments Points
8. A skimmer basket was missing during inspection. CPO found a basket in storage and placed into skimmer (CDI). 4.0
General Comments
Permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/17/2020
Score: 6

#  Comments Points
2. Upon arrival chlorine was 0ppm, after chemicals were added chlorine was 3ppm. 6.0
General Comments
The 30 day intent has been lifted and pool can operate as normal. Salt system was removed a chlorinate was installed.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 01/16/2020
Score: 10

#  Comments Points
15. Two ring buoys with ropes were out on pool deck. One ring buoy was in bad repair, with a good rope. Second ring buoy was good but the rope was too short. Maintenance took the good ring buoy attached it to the rope that was cut to 18` long. 6.0
23. Chlorine tabs were placed skimmer baskets. Maintenance removed during inspection. The automatic feeding system is set up for salt, not chlorine. You have 30 days to start using salt or switch automatic feeder to a chlorine feeder. Will be back on February 14th, 2020 to verify change. 4.0
General Comments
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 03/06/2019
Score: 8

#  Comments Points
8. One weir was missing, the 2nd weir was installed backwards in the skimmer. Employees placed weirs in correctly during inspection. CDI 4.0
23. A chlorine tablet was in a skimmer basket. Employee took out the basket. CDI 4.0
General Comments
Items were corrected during inspection, permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/22/2018
Score: 18

#  Comments Points
3. pH at start of inspection was >8.0. Operator added pH reducer and now at a 7.4. Monitor to make sure it stays in a range of 7.2-7.8. CDI 6.0
5. Some TA recordings observed in Operators book-consistently record weekly total alkalinity levels. 0.0
11. Tread on the top step of ladder was sticking up and not providing a solid step, also could trip user. Strip was reattached- CDI 2.0
15. One ring buoy had torn surrounding rope, other buoy had a tear in cover. Pool must provide atleast 1 ring buoy that is in good repair with the required rope attached. Both of the damaged ring buoys must be removed. A new buoy purchased and rope attached-monitor to make sure it stays in good repair. CDI 6.0
16. Door was not completely self closing. Operator was able to repair so that when opened from all angles, it completely self closes and self latches. CDI 4.0
General Comments
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/24/2017
Score: 0

#  Comments Points
General Comments
2 weirs were installed today. All safety equipment in place. Emergency telephone works properly. Permit issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/23/2017
Score: 16

#  Comments Points
3. Pool pH was 7.9. Keep pH in range of 7.2-7.8. Corrected to 7.5 6.0
8. Missing two weirs in the skimmers. 4.0
15. Ring buoy did not have a throw rope attached. Throw rope of 18.75 ft. was attached to the ring buoy. 6.0
General Comments
Permit expires on 2-25-17. Weirs will need to be installed by tomorrow in order for the pool to be issued a new permit.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/25/2016
Score: 10

#  Comments Points
8. Weir in skimmer (right side) had popped out, employee replaced weir into proper working position. 4.0
22. The telephone did not call out to anyone when first checked. Employee worked on phone and when picked-up it dialed 911 automatically twice. 6.0
General Comments
Permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 01/28/2016
Score: 26

#  Comments Points
3. Ph at the start of the inspection was above 8.0 after chemicals were added pH dropped to 8.0. At the end of the inspection pH is now at 7.6. 6.0
5. Daily written records are taken but action for high pH was not documented. 0.0
8. Weir was missing in skimmer, employee replaced during inspection. 4.0
15. The throw rope to the ring buoy was not attached. Employee found rope and was placed on ring buoy 18 feet long. 6.0
22. The emergency phone did not have a dial tone. Employee fixed so when phone is picked-up it calls 911 automatically. 6.0
24. Flow meter was stuck, employee repaired so it is free flowing. 4.0
General Comments
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 06/22/2015
Score: 4

#  Comments Points
12. An inlet cover was missing when looking at pool, employees found cover and placed on the inlet. 4.0
General Comments
Chlorine sticks can not be placed into the skimmer baskets.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/25/2015
Score: 24

#  Comments Points
5. Daily records must show that main drains are being checked. 4.0
8. One skimmers was missing a weir, the other skimmer had the weir in backwards. 4.0
15. Ropes to ring buoy were too long, ropes were cut to 19 1/2 feet long. 6.0
17. Some chairs were within 5 feet of pool edge. 4.0
22. The emergency phone did not call 911 at first. Phone now dials 911 automatically. 6.0
General Comments
Weirs are now installed. Permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/21/2014
Score: 22

#  Comments Points
2. The free chlorine level at start of inspection was ~0ppm. Free chlorine level must be a minimum of 1ppm. Chlorine level is now 3.0ppm. 6.0
3. The pH of pool water was 8.0. The pH levels must stay between 7.2-7.8. The pH level is now 7.6. 6.0
15. One ring buoy did not have a rope on it, one ring buoy had a rope that was too long. Rope must be 1 1/2 times the width of pool. Rope was cut to 19 1/2 feet. 6.0
24. Pressure gauge on filter is not operating- repair. 4.0
General Comments
Permit Issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/22/2013
Score: 14

#  Comments Points
3. Ph was at 8.0 ph, must be between 7.2 to 7.8 ph. At 4:00 pH 7.8, chlorine is at 3ppm. 6.0
8. Weir was missing in skimmer. Weir was replaced. 4.0
24. Need a second strainer filter for pump basket. 4.0
25. Remove storage (sheet rock) in pump room and move chemical back into chemical room. 0.0
General Comments
Permit is being issued.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Location: 190 S EQUITY DR SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Facility Type: Year-Round Swimming Pools
Inspection Date: 02/21/2012
Score: 0

#  Comments Points
General Comments
No demerits Notes!

4-Water temperature of the pool water cannot exceed 90F (water heater not on at time of inspection)
5-Keep daily pH and chlorine level records. Keep weekly total alkalinity levels.
21-Lighting on pool deck must be a minimum of 10 foot candles, measurement must be taken at dusk/dark to confirm.

Pool operation permit issued.

Maintain proper pool water chemistry and proper maintenance.
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