A98
CONTINENTAL INN
1100 W SUGAR CREEK RD, Charlotte, NC 28213
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200028
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedJul 14, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceFeb 20, 2014
Score history
Feb 20, 2014Higher is betterJul 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 14, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1
15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no hand drying device as described in notated rule in laundry room.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed 1 sliding door opened to dumpster during time of inspection.
Jul 24, 2025 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed pink build up on ice machine chute. Clean.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1
15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no hand drying device or individual disposable towels at handsink in main laundry room.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in rooms 332. Observed minor stain on backside of drape in room 332. Observed tub flooring chipped in room 335. Improvement from previous report, points de-escalated.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed markings on flooring in room 332. -General comment.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed 1 sliding door opened to dumpster during time of inspection. -General comment.
Jul 3, 2024 A 94 · 2 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stains and damages in rooms number 333, 350. Repeat
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. -REPEAT- Observed staining on sheets in rooms 350, 351and 333. Observed staining on pillow cases in rooms in all rooms as well.
Oct 23, 2023 A 94 · 2 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. - REPEAT- Observed burn marks in tubs 325 and 331. Observed window curtains in rooms 333 and 334 stained and damaged. Observed chairs dirty in rooms 331 and 333.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. -REPEAT- Observed staining on mattress covers in rooms 331 and 333. Observed staining and burns on pillow cases in rooms 331 and 333. Observed burns on top cover of beds in rooms 325 and 329.
Jul 21, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in rooms 330 and 336. Observed burn markings on tub in rooms 334 and 353.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed outside window broken in room 349. Facility is aware of issue and has submitted a request to have window repaired.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed staining on mattress pad in room 334 and 344. Observed blanket with burn holes in room 357.
Jul 21, 2021 A 97 · 2 violations
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1
15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment. Observed no testing kit available to measure the strength of sanitizer within facility. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed build up in toilet in room 323. Observed staining on backside of drapes in room 343.
Feb 1, 2021 A 98 · 2 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −1
Observed interior of coffee machine in need of cleaning.
**15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1
Observed no quat sanitary test strips on site.
**15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment.
Aug 8, 2019 A 97 · 3 violations
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1
Observed no test strips available during inspection.
**15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed minor wall stain in the bathroom in room 340. Needs to be cleaned.
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
Observed burn holes in the linen in rooms 343 and 345. Needs to be replaced.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
NOTE: Only 4 rooms were available to inspect during today's visit.
May 9, 2018 A 96 · 3 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests
Observed couch in room 351 torn on arm and underneath seat cushion. Needs to be repaired/replaced. Observed damage to bathroom door in room 351. -0pts-
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed wall damage in restroom near handsink in room 345 and ceiling peeling from water damage in lobby. Continue to make improvements to facility. -2pts-
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
Observed linen with staining and burns in room 345. Needs to be replaced. -2pts-
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
Aug 8, 2016 A 95 · 2 violations
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −3
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed hot water registering above 128F in rooms 321, 322, 323, 324. Adjust water temperature to meet 116F- 128F regulation.
**Hot water in guest rooms shall be provided at a temperature of no less than 116°F (46.7°C) and no more than 128°F (53.3°C). 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (e).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed burn mark on night stand in room 322.
Observed other pieces of furniture with cracking surfaces at microwave, and other areas. Keep all furniture clean and in good repiar.
Observed door peeling paint at door in restroom of of 323.
**Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
Oct 14, 2015 A 94 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #23 Observed window coverings torn, worn or in disrepair in rooms 358, 343, 326. Keep all window coverings clean and in good repair. #33 Observed dumpster sliding doors open. Sliding doors were closed on site.**Mr. Vrushil was present during inspection.
#8 · Lavatory and vanity sanitized, testing method available and used −2
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed chlorine sanitizer not strong enough. The strips did not change colors when dipped in solution. Demonstrated to housekeeper how to properly make bottles at the correct strength. Chlorine sanitizer must be 50ppm-200ppm.Repeat Non Compliance: Observed no test strips.**After cleaning the lavatory, faucet, and vanity, a sanitizer shall be applied to the lavatory and vanity using a method such as a wipe-on chemically-treated disposable sanitizing towel or equivalent. The sanitizer shall be left to air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).**A method or equipment for testing the sanitizer shall be available and used to insure minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).
#25 · Sheets, pillowcases, blankets and bed spreads clean and in good repair −2
Observed some linen with stains present and top covers with burn holes present. Keep all linen, comforters and sheets clean and in good repair. **Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed burn holes on side tables, holes on top of dressers from previously mounted TVs, stained head boarder in room 358 and 348. **Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
Apr 8, 2015 A 95 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 17. Observed ice machine grate 1st floor with rust deposits present. repair or replace ice machine.25. Observed 1 hole in comforter in room 350. All other linen, sheets and pillow cases were in good repair.27. Observed 1 burn mark on beside table and slight tear in chair in room 322. Keep furniture items in good condition. ]Observed pastries dated 3/15/15 in lobby fridge. Item was pulled and voluntarily discarded. Observed 2 open bag of cereal stored in lobby cabinets in lobby storage. Keep in a sealed bag if opened and not finished. Mr. CK was presnet during the inspection.
#8 · Lavatory and vanity sanitized, testing method available and used −2
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed sanitizer too strong. The strips were bleached back white when tested. Housekeeper was informed how to make bottles at the correct strength. Chlorine sanitizer must be 50ppm-200ppm. Informed operator to keep with chemicals present and have ECOLAB restock current cleaning solutions. Repeat Non Compliance: Observed no test strips.**The lavatory, its handles, faucet, and vanity shall be washed using an all purpose cleaner and rinsed daily if the room has been occupied. A sanitizer shall be applied to the lavatory and vanity using a method such as a wipe-on chemically-treated disposable sanitizing towel or equivalent. The sanitizer shall be left to air dry. Sanitizing solutions shall consist of iodophors, quaternary ammonium or other chemicals or methods that are equivalent to the action of 50 parts per million chlorine solution. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).**Sanitizing solutions shall consist of iodophors, quaternary ammonium or other chemicals or methods that are equivalent to the action of 50 parts per million chlorine solution. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −3
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed hot water below 116 in following rooms: 350, 343, 337, 326, 323.**Hot water in guest rooms shall be provided at a temperature of no less than 116°F (46.7°C) and no more than 128°F (53.3°C). 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (e).
Feb 20, 2014 A 94.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 10. Observes slight ceiling and wall disrepair in the restroom and vanity areas in rooms 341 & 359.Floors, walls, and ceilings located in lavatories and baths shall be cleanable, durable, and shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (c).20. Observed dusty AC unit filters in rooms 341 & 359.In the absence of functioning windows, air conditioning and artificial lighting must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).24. Observed a 4" fold over the covers in all rooms. On each bed, the upper sheet shall be folded under the mattress at the lower end and folded over the cover for at least six inches at the top end. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).27. Observed headboard in room 341, chair cushion & lamp shade in room 359, and night stand in 331 in disrepair.Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).33. Observed lid on the dumpster broken.All garbage and trash shall be collected and stored in covered containers in such a manner as not to create a nuisance. 15A NCAC 18A .1814 (a).Ms. Lola present.
#8 · Lavatory and vanity sanitized, testing method available and used −2
Repeat Non-Compliance:-Observed sanitizer too strong. The strips were bleached back white when tested. Housekeeper was informed how to make bottles at the correct strength. Chlorine sanitizer must be 50ppm-200ppm.Sanitizing solutions shall consist of iodophors, quaternary ammonium or other chemicals or methods that are equivalent to the action of 50 parts per million chlorine solution. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).-Observed no test strips.A method or equipment for testing the sanitizer shall be available and used to insure minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −1.5
Observed water in rooms 331, 339, 341, and 329 below 116F.Hot water in guest rooms shall be provided at a temperature of no less than 116°F (46.7°C) and no more than 128°F (53.3°C). 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (e).
#25 · Sheets, pillowcases, blankets and bed spreads clean and in good repair −2
Observed holes and/or stains in the sheets, comforters, and/or mattress covers in rooms 327, 331, 359, and 341.Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CONTINENTAL INN” or State ID 2060200028). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.