A98
RESIDENCE INN
5115 PIPER STATION DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200279
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMar 27, 2014
Score history
Mar 27, 2014Higher is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
General Comment:
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed sanitizer at laundry room dispenser at over 500 ppm QAC sanitizer. Needs to be 200-500 ppm.
#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 minor peeling to dining chairs in 520, and 207 and some debris on dining chair in 311. Needs repair/cleaning. Points not increased due to improvement and nature of the violation.
Sep 22, 2025 A 98 · 1 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 cracking/small tears on dining chairs in 515 and 310. Observed torn couch cushion in 224. Needs repair. Points reduced due to improvements made. Several chairs had upholstery repairs visible.
Oct 30, 2024 A 96 · 1 violation
#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 torn dining chairs and fraying carpet in room 507, torn couch cushions in room 307, and torn carpet in room 215. REPEAT
Oct 3, 2023 A 98 · 1 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 damage carpet and desk in room 103. Observed carpet damage in room 211 and stained curtain. Observed torn chair cushion in room 504 and carpet near door in room 507. Observed some minor fraying on carpet outside door in hallway.
Nov 7, 2022 A 96 · 5 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed silverware in room 114 with visible food residue present, stored with clean utensils. Observed dirty pans with visible residue in room 124, stored as clean.
Soiled dishes and utensils were removed to be cleaned again.
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed food residue on the interior of refrigerator in room 124.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) & (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed mold-like substance present on the shower head in rooms 114, 225, 218, and room 317.
Observed Stain on sleeper sofa mattress in room 317 & 124.
Observed Rip/Torn Sleeper sofa mattress in rooms 124 & 225.
Observed torn sofa cushion in room 225.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed excessive wall damage and damage to molding in 3rd floor storage room.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to protect items from contamination. Observed toilet cleaning brush stored with/on top of other cleaning supplies used to clean sinks, showers and common areas of rooms.
Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle on house keeping cart.
Dec 20, 2021 A 98 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Hajar.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed pink or black build up in showerhead in rooms 201, 309, 318, 405, 420, 504, and 509. Observed wall damage on wall between washers and dryers in laundry room.
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Mar 31, 2021 A 97.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed slight door damage on one of the bedroom doors in 407.
Observed one stained mattress in 519.
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed fridge gasket detached in room 314.
#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. Observed ripped mattress pad in room 502, and heavy black stains on bed skirts in room 407 and 115.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed boxes of clean towels and bags of couch cushions and pillows stored on floor of storage rooms on 4th and 3rd floors.
Apr 30, 2020 A 97.5 · 2 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 food debris on cooking stove of room 213. Recommend higher frequency of cleaning.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed food/candy, plastic straws, and plastic wrappers in 2nd floor hallway.
Mar 6, 2019 A 94.5 · 7 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed high water pressure on water fountains and splattering onto floor.
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Repeat: Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ice chute with build-up.
#22 · Water from approved source; backflow prevention; plumbing in good repair
15A NCAC 18A .1825(a) Water, plumbing and waste shall comply with Chapter 5 of the food code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2655. Observed no air gap between washing maching discharge pipes and trough. No backflow preventer at hose bibb near dumpster.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Repeat: Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained mattresses in almost every room inspected.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed storage on floor throughout facility. Dirt and lint behind guest laundry appliances. Debris and remote under bed in guest room
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. Observed several housekeeping carts where clean linens were in contact with soiled linens, spray bottles, personal items. Protect clean items from contamination
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed dumpster door open. Keep closed.
May 17, 2018 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed pink residue in ice machine chute and catch tray on 3rd floor.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed pink residue in showerhead in rooms 308, 320, and 218. Observed damage to shower/tub (dents/cracks) in room 125. Observed stains on mattress in rooms 524, 411(right), 320, and 125(torn). Observed stain on couch in room 411. Observed carpet torn in front of elevator on 2nd floor.
#29 · Linen changed between guests and as required
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Bed and bath linen shall be provided for each guest and shall be changed between successive guests. Observed bedskirts covering boxsprings stained on beds in rooms 202 and 524.
Jun 9, 2016 A 96.5 · 2 violations
#7 · Fixtures clean and in good repair, provided in each room if required −1.5
Observed pink substance on shower head in rooms 519, 417, 402, 301, 215. Observed stained tub in 215(left side restroom).
Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#25 · Sheets, pillowcases, blankets and bed spreads clean and in good repair −2
Observed stained mattresses in 417, 301, and 118.
Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).
Mar 5, 2015 A 95.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 7. -Observed tubs in 303, 311, 317, and 212 collecting rust in the bottom.-Observed pink buildup in the tub drain in 303.Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).12. Observed no back flow preventer on the shower wands in 210 and 110.Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).27. Observed a stained mattress with holes in 317. Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).Mr. Craig Austin present during the inspection.Report emailed to ripiperglen@sree.com*Note: During the inspection: Time was spent at the breakfast bar- how the food items were arranged (information was sent to the food inspector), and the fire alarm went off.
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −3
Repeat Non-compliance: Observed the water in the rooms inspected at 130-137F.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).
#32 · Supplies on carts properly stored, carts clean and stored properly −1.5
Observed the clean linen not protected on some of the housekeeping carts. Observed chemical bottles, personal drinks, food items that were left in rooms that have been checked out of, and/or a broom stored on the clean linens on the carts.Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (e).
Mar 27, 2014 A 97 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: GC #33: Observed dumpster door open.**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).GC #12: Observed no backflow preventer on faucet by dumpster.**Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).Mr. Craig Austin and Ms. Cindy Wood present during inspection.
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −1.5
Observed hot water at 135F in 313. Many rooms more than 128F but less than 135F**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).
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Observed clean linens not protected in laundry room and on maid's carts. Do not store dirty or personal items on clean items. Storage needs to be off floor in storage rooms throughout.**Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).**Soiled linen shall be so handled and stored as not to come in contact with clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (c).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RESIDENCE INN” or State ID 2060200279). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.