{"id":6794,"date":"2018-08-31T14:20:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T18:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-health\/?page_id=6794"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:41:53","slug":"lodginginspections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-health\/tourist-lodging-hotels-motels-bed-and-breakfasts\/lodginginspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Lodging Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-6794\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6794-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6794-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6794-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Virginia Department of Health personnel inspect lodging facilities (hotels, motels, bed &amp; breakfasts) under the <a href=\"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/admincode\/title12\/agency5\/chapter431\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sanitary Regulations for Hotels<\/a>.\u00a0 These regulations establish standards that protect the health and safety of lodging establishment patrons.<\/p>\n<p>Inspections include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate water supply and sewage disposal<\/li>\n<li>Cleanliness and repair of general facilities, including floors, walls, and furniture<\/li>\n<li>Cleanliness and condition of all linens, including sheets, blankets, and towels, and proper laundering procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Mattress and box spring cleanliness and condition<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom cleanliness and condition<\/li>\n<li>Vector and pest control<\/li>\n<li>Adequate garbage storage and removal<\/li>\n<li>Proper cleaning and storage of any provided kitchenware (glasses, cups, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Proper storage of cleaning chemicals and any other toxic substances (paints, pesticides, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Full detail of all regulatory requirements can be found in the Sanitary Regulations for Hotels.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a concern or complaint about a lodging facility, please contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/health-department-locator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local health department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6794-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6794-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/hotel2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-5910  attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"hotel bed and bedside table and lamp\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/hotel2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/hotel2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/03\/hotel2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Department of Health personnel inspect lodging facilities (hotels, motels, bed &amp; breakfasts) under the Sanitary Regulations for Hotels.\u00a0 These regulations establish standards that protect the health and safety of lodging establishment patrons. 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