Dubuque says it’s not ready to pursue ‘punitive’ action against hotel

In recent months, city inspectors have photographed issues with wiring, rodents and bug infestations at Dubuque’s Canfield Hotel. (Main photo via Google Earth; inset photos courtesy City of Dubuque)

Dubuque city officials say they’re not ready to pursue any penalties against a hotel repeatedly cited for dozens of health-and-safety violations.

Since January, city inspectors have visited the 98-year-old Canfield Hotel, 36 W. 4th St., on at least three occasions and have cited the business for more than two dozen regulatory violations, including bed bugs, cockroaches and hallways strewn with garbage.

The most recent inspection was March 18, when the hotel was cited for many of the same violations found earlier in the year, including worn…