A95.5
COMFORT SUITES HUNTERSVILLE NEAR LAKE NORMAN
14510 BOULDER PARK DR, Hunsterville, NC 28078
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111439
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedAug 5, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceOct 28, 2025
Score history
Oct 28, 2025Higher is betterAug 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 5, 2026 A 95.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Through discussion with PIC, facility has discontinued the use of TPHC. They are now hot holding or cold holding all items and stated depending on the amount and time it was placed for service, items may be saved for the next day. EHS advised that facility may only cool up to 2 items. Today they stated they heat and cool sausage gravy, egg rounds, and sausage patties. PIC advised going forward only eggs and sausage would be cooled down. Gravy will be voluntarily discarded at the end of the day. Facility only has a reach in cooler and a reach in freezer, not adequate cooling equipment. If cooling can not be done safely, permit will be amended to show that all hot items must be voluntarily discarded at the end of the meal service.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed vomit and diarrhea procedures were an outdated version. New version provided today during inspection.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pan of sausage and pan of eggs stored on the counter above 41F. CDI: Items were placed in reach in cooler to cool to 41F. Employee indicated they were there waiting to be cooked as the food items ran out. EHS advised that items must remain under temperature control at all times in storage.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −2
Repeat violation
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6).
Observed no labels for bulk-dispensing cereal. REPEAT VIOLATION Per PIC, corporate standards will not allow for labeling.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed box of single-service items on the floor of the storage room. REPEAT VIOLATION
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement.
Observed can openers without removable blades. REPEAT VIOLATION
Jan 20, 2026 A 96 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC - Warmer for Eggs, Sausage
All Transitional Permit items complete. Establishment switched to “K” status
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
Repeat violation
REPEAT
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
No employee present is certified. Establishment is still under the 180-day grace period.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed missing date marks for open containers of milk and boiled eggs. CDI - Manager labeled items for the day they were opened (yesterday)
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf
Observed missing time sticker for TPHC warmer (eggs and sausage) CDI - Item was brought out at 6:30am and will be discarded at 9:30am.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6).
Observed no labels for bulk-dispensing cereal.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed boxes of single-service items on the floor of the storage room.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement.
Observed two can openers without removable blades.
Oct 28, 2025 A 96 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC - Warmer (Eggs, Sausage)
Transitional Permit items left to complete: Re-caulk the kitchen hand-sink.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
No employee present is certified. Establishment is still under the 180-day grace period.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed an employee washing a coffee filter inside of the hand sink. CDI - Employee was educated and they rewashed the coffee filter inside of the 3-compartment sink. Observed missing hand wash signs in the men’s restroom and the employee restroom.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
Observed dishes being washed in 0ppm Quat sanitizer due to the bottle being empty. CDI - A new bottle was connected to the dispenser. Sanitizer began dispensing at the appropriate concentration. Observed microbial growth on the ice machine flap.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed open packages of sausage, egg, and milk without date marks. CDI - Items were date marked for the day they were opened.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6).
Observed no labels for bulk-dispensing cereal.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed an employee preparing food while wearing several bracelets, rings and no hair restraint.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
Observed missing and torn caulking for the 3-compartment sink.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COMFORT SUITES HUNTERSVILLE NEAR LAKE NORMAN” or State ID 20600111439). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.