A97.5
MICROTEL INN
3412 QUEEN CITY DR, Charlotte, NC 28208
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200399
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedMay 27, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 3, 2014
Score history
Apr 3, 2014Higher is betterMay 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 27, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed build up on ice machine chute on the 3rd floor.
**15A NCAC 18A .1824(e) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests
Observed vent filter missing in room 227. Needs to be replaced.
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
Observed stain on pillow case and mattress cover in room 227.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
Apr 14, 2025 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice
3-305.11* Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed coffee and waffle mix stored on the floor in the storage room next to breakfast area. CDI - Staff moved food boxes off the floor.
#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 cracked/rusting refrigerators in 317 and 307. Observed microwave chipping/rusting in 307. Observed refrigerator in need of cleaning in 307. Observed food items in refrigerators left from previous customers. Needs cleaning/repair.
#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 facility has test strips that expired in 2021. Needs new test strips.
REPEAT VIOLATION. No points deducted facility did obtain test strips since last inspection. EHS showed facility where to check expiration date.
#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 hole in linens in 311, 317, and 117. Observed hairs on sheets in 224 and 239. Needs cleaning/repair.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed trash/debris on ground in enclosure for dumpster. Needs cleaning.
May 17, 2024 A 95 · 6 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −1
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed orange/black build up on ice machine located on level 3 of facility.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used
15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed single service articles stored on the floor in storage room on level 1 of facility.
#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 facility not have test strips to measure the strength of sanitizer used within facility.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −2
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 disposables towels or hand drying device at laundry room handsink.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed several stained ceiling tiles and a few ceiling tiles missing on level 1 near laundry and elevators.
#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 dumpster lid missing and 1 sliding door opened to dumpster during time of inspection.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
Jun 22, 2023 A 96 · 5 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed minor orange/pink build up on the outside of ice machine chute located on third floor.
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided
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 test strips available to test strength of sanitizer within facility.
#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 paper towels or hand drying device at handsink in main laundry room.
#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 staining on fitted sheet in room 110. Observed staining on top sheet in room 112. Observed 1 removable AC filter missing in room 114. Observed heavy dust accumulation to ceiling vent in the bathroom of room 213.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles.5-501.15 Observed 1 sliding door opened to dumpster during time of inspection.
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed 1 mattress stored outside of dumpster enclosure area. Observed minor debris/litter surrounding dumpster.
Jun 28, 2022 A 96.5 · 2 violations
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice −1.5
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1823 (c ) Ice used for room service shall be manufactured from a water supply that complies with 15A NCAC .1700 rules and 15A NCAC 18C rules and shall be stored and handled in a manner so as to prevent contamination. Observed ice machine in lobby having slight bio-film build-up in need of cleaning.
(Note) points kept at half due to improvement.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed walls inside laundry room damaged by carts in need of repair.
Jun 2, 2021 A 94 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Today, facility has dining space in lobby and breakfast room out of service. Per Hotel Assistant Manager, these spaces were taken out of service during the pandemic and do not currently meet brand standards. Breakfast area is being used for storage.
Observed broken AC vent cover in Room 113 and on 3rd floor in hallway and AC cover displaced in Room 101.
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1823 (c ) Ice used for room service shall be manufactured from a water supply that complies with 15A NCAC .1700 rules and 15A NCAC 18C rules and shall be stored and handled in a manner so as to prevent contamination. Observed black buildup inside ice chute of ice machine on 1st floor.
#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 burns inside microwave and rusty screw in freezer section of refrigerator in 304, exposed metal in refrigerator and microwave in Room 315 and broken time display panel on microwave in 315, peeling paint inside microwave and refrigerator in 211, paint peeling in refrigerator and cigarette burns on outside of microwave in 228, rusting on bottle rack in refrigerator in 113.
#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used
15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed boxes of unwrapped single use flatware stored on top of refrigerator in breakfast area used for storage and currently under renovation.
#22 · Water from approved source; backflow prevention; plumbing in good repair −2
5-202.13 Provide an air gap between the water supply inlet and flood level rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. -P Observed no air gap behind 1st floor ice machine directly plumbed into floor drain. Provide an air gap.
#25 · Meets natural ventilation and lighting requirements
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (e) Where only natural ventilation is provided, outside openings shall be screened and in good repair. Observed no screen on open window on 3rd floor in stairway.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination −2
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 cleaning products stored above clean linen on housekeeping carts on 3rd and 1st floors. REPEAT
May 28, 2020 A 93 · 5 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 soap or paper towels in facilities laundry room. CDI- PIC provided soap and paper towels.
#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 burns and tears in bench covers in rooms 338, 333, 324, 318, 315, and 303. Observed rusted and burnt up microwave in room 308. Observed rusted bottom to refrigerator in room 315.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. - REPEAT- Observed one fire alarm system of 3rd floor hallway dangling from ceiling. Observed floor in 1st floor laundry room damaged and with cracked tile throughout. Observed white debris in floor of room 303.
#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 hair and burns sheets in room 329.
#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 personal items and chemicals stored above clean linen on one in use housekeeping cart. Employee corrected storage during inspection.
NOTE: Due to covid19 pandemic no signature occurred. GM Nita Shah was present during the inspection.
Jun 27, 2019 A 93.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
Observed cereal and other food spills on counter in continental breakfast room.
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
Observed burn marks on microwave in 322, damaged microwave in 111, rust outside refrigerator door, torn couch cushion in 203, and ripped curtains in 237, 203, 116, and 111. Replace missing AC cover in 203.
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 burn marks on floor in 331 and 203. Observed ceiling paint peeling in bathroom in 331 and above refrigerator in 116. Observed water stained ceiling tile in hallway between 111 and 113, also outside 139. Observed hall carpet stained on 1st and 3rd floors. Observed black residue in ice chute on 1st floor.
Mar 21, 2018 A 92 · 3 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed bracket broken on closet door in guest room #114, Observed stained / damaged carpet in guest rooms #138, #336 in need of repair. Observed desk surfaces in need of resurfacing in guest rooms #138; Observed guest refrigerator with damaged door (scratched paint) in guest room #336 in need of repair. Observed damaged ice bin lid in guest room #138.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −4
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed walls and door frames for guest rooms in hallways of every floor heavily damaged by carts in need of repair. Observed trash collected in window sills located in stairwell, Observed wall in laundry room heavily damaged in need of repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
Observed one cigarette burn on comforter in guest room #336.
May 19, 2016 B 85 · 11 violations
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −0.5
Observed missing base tile moulding around base of cabinet in breakfast area. Replace missing base tile cove moulding around base of cabinet in breakfast area. Tightly secure wall paper in vending area behind ice machine. Monitor water spot on ceiling on second floor above old ice machine storage area and repair any leaks and repair/repaint ceiling. Monitor water spot on ceiling in hallway area. Touch-up paint door framing to rooms throughout in hallway area. Clean walls and floor in stairway area.
Floors, walls, and ceilings located in Lobby, Halls, Stairs, and Vending Areas, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1808 (b).
#7 · Fixtures clean and in good repair, provided in each room if required −1.5
Tightly secure towel holders and toilet paper holders in rooms. Secure hand washing sink counter/lavatories to side splash in bathrooms. Repair handles and area around handle on bath tub fixture in room 333,234 and 133. Replace damaged toilet seat in room 306 and 126.
Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#8 · Lavatory and vanity sanitized, testing method available and used −1
Did not observe any sanitizer solution on house keeping carts at arrival of inspection and until I got to the second floor. When I did check sanitizer solution in spray bottles; the solution was hot because sanitizer bottles had just been filled. Provide sanitizer solution on house keeping carts at all times!
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).
#10 · Floors, walls and ceilings cleanable, clean and in good repair −1
Thoroughly clean walls in bathrooms near door framing and light switch. Observed wall near door framing, light switch and door framing itself soiled throughout in rooms. Tightly secure loose edges/corners of wall paper throughout in bathrooms. Repair bathroom door in room 117. 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).
#16 · Ice buckets with liners, ice bucket lids washed, rinsed and sanitized in an approved manner −2
Provide sanitizer solution on house keeping carts so ice bucket lids can be properly cleaned and sanitized! Ice bucket lids were not being properly cleaned and sanitized!
When properly fitting disposable food grade liners are provided, ice buckets shall be treated as non-food contact surfaces and shall be washed, using an all purpose cleaner suitable for food contact surfaces, and rinsed. The lid used with the lined ice bucket shall be washed, rinsed and subjected to an approved sanitizing treatment in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (b).
#20 · Ventilation clean and in good repair −0.5
Observed some debris behind ventilation covers in rooms. Observed broken/damaged covers on ventilation covers in rooms. Clean ventilation and replace damaged covers on ventilation.
In the absence of functioning windows, air conditioning and artificial lighting must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).
#23 · Window coverings clean and in good repair −1
Observed damaged, stained and weathered window covering throughout in rooms. Replace damaged, stained and weathered window covering.
Window coverings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (b).
#25 · Sheets, pillowcases, blankets and bed spreads clean and in good repair −2
Observed burns holes on sheets, bed spreads, blankets and bed scarfs throughout in rooms. Discard burnt/damaged sheets, bed spreads, blankets and bed scarfs in room.
Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).
#26 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Tightly secure loose carpet base moulding in rooms. Replace missing base carpet base moulding in rooms. Clean walls throughout in rooms. Replace carpet with burn marks present in rooms.
The floors, walls, and ceilings of bedrooms, closets, and storage areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Replace burnt/damaged/ stained window bench cushions in rooms. Repair damaged drawers on bench seating in rooms. Secure side moulding on bench seating. Replace damaged/stained chairs in rooms. Replace broken/split gaskets on refrigeration units in rooms. Repaint exterior of rusted refrigeration unit doors or replace refrigeration units. Discard and replace damaged mattress and mattresses with burn holes. Clean stains from mattresses of replace mattresses. Observed burn marks on night stand/ bed side shelving area. Repair or replace night stand/ bed side shelving in rooms. Replace broken gasket on refrigeration unit in breakfast area storage room. Clean base, handle and edge of door to refrigeration unit in breakfast storage room area. Clean shelving in cabinet area in breakfast area. Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Observed bag of clean linen stored on the floor in first floor storage room and clean linen stored on side of soiled linen bin in laundry room. Do not store or place bag of clean linen on the floor and do not store or place clean linen on soiled linen bin. Label linen bin either "soiled/ dirty" or "clean/limpio".
Soiled linen shall be so handled and stored as not to come in contact with clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (c).
Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).
Apr 27, 2015 A 90 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #4. Replace worn furniture in lobby area. Observed worn areas on chairs in lobby area.**Furniture, fixtures, draperies, and other accessories located in Lobby, Halls, Stairs, and Vending Areas, shall be clean and in. good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1808 (c). #7. Observed missing drain stopper cap missing from drain stoppers in sinks within room. Replace missing drain stopper caps. Secure towel holder in room 220. Replace toilet seat with burn mark in room 326**Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a). #10. Tightly secure wall paper above and beside bathtub in room 318, 326 and 329. Touch paint door framing to bathrooms throughout where needed.**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). #23. Observed some damaged window covering in smoking rooms. Replace damaged window covering.**Window coverings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (b).#33. Observed old bath tub beside dumpster area and trash around dumpster within dumpster corral. Remove old bath tub from beside dumpster and clean grounds within dumpster corral. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Nita present at time of inspection.
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −0.5
Replace missing base tile cove moulding in breakfast area around base of cabinet and near ATM. Patch holes in lobby area and repaint. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in hallway on 3rd, 2nd and 1st floor. Tightly secure floor transitional moulding in hallway leading to laundry room. Tightly secure loose wall paper in hallway area. Clean stains on carpet in hallway area. Tightly secure loose rubber cove base moulding in hallway area.Floors, walls, and ceilings located in Lobby, Halls, Stairs, and Vending Areas, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1808 (b).
#12 · Cross-connections prohibited −1.5
Observed drainage pipe from ice machine extended down into the floor drain. Remove drainage pipe from extending down into floor drains. Provide an air gap on ice machine piping!Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).
#20 · Ventilation clean and in good repair −0.5
Thoroughly clean top of heating and cooling in room behind/under front/top covering. Observed trash/debris in top of heating and cooling units. Replace damaged covering on heating and cooling units throughout in rooms.In the absence of functioning windows, air conditioning and artificial lighting must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).
#25 · Sheets, pillowcases, blankets and bed spreads clean and in good repair −2
Observed burn holes on sheets, blankets, fitted sheets and bed scarf throughout in rooms. Discard and replace sheets, blankets, fitted sheets and bed scarfs with holes present. Observed stained pillow in room 304 and 308. Replace stained pillows. Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).
#26 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Patch holes in wall and touch-up throughout in rooms. Clean area around door framing in rooms. Tightly secure loose carpet base moulding in rooms and replace missing carpet base moulding in rooms. Repair ceiling throughout in rooms. Repair floor, walls and ceiling in laundry room. The floors, walls, and ceilings of bedrooms, closets, and storage areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Repair wall in house keeping cart storage closet and repaint walls. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed stained and damaged chairs throughout in rooms. Discard, clean or replace damaged/stained chairs. Observed broken gaskets on refrigeration units. Replace broken/damaged gaskets on refrigeration units. Observed holes present on cushion at window seating. Replace damaged cushion at window seating. Observed broken microwave in room 305. Replace broken microwave. Observed laminate missing on furniture in room 305. Replace missing laminate on furniture. Observed stain/varnish worn off of furniture/fixtures. Revarnish furniture/fixtures or replace furniture/fixtures which varnish is wear off. Replace stained carpet and carpet with burn mark present. Repair hinges on closet doors. Repair top of closet cabinet in room 318. Clean and defrost freezer section of refrigeration unit in room room 212. Replace rusted shelving in refrigeration unit in room 212.Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Observed "clean" linen stored in linen bin labeled dirty. Observed chemicals and employee personal items stored in linen bin where clean linen was also stored. Store chemicals and employee personal items in designated area below and away from clean linen. Store case of new clean linen(pillows) off the floor in storage room. Label linen bins in laundry room either "clean" or "dirty".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).
Apr 3, 2014 A 90 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 30: Linen stored next to employee drinks and chemicals in the House Laundry Room and in some smaller closets. A damaged folding table in House Laundry. **Keep all linen stored to prevent contamination.31: Some guest related items stored on storage room floors. **Keep guest related items off the floor.Keep all spray bottles properly labeled.Intent to Suspend Issued for GS 130A-248. CO detectors are required in the following areas: House Laundry (if CO instructions allow), Mech. Room (if CO instructions allow), 131, 225, 227,229, and Lobby. Until 9/30/14 CO detectors can be battery only. By 10/1/14 all CO detectors shall be hard wired with battery backup.
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −0.5
Observed: The ceiling dirty in the Lobby area. Loose carpet baseboard in the Fitness Center. Water damaged ceiling tiles and carpet damage in the Halls. Damaged ceiling in House Laundry. Wall paper damage near the 3rd floor ice machine.Floors, walls, and ceilings located in Lobby, Halls, Stairs, and Vending Areas, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1808 (b).
#7 · Fixtures clean and in good repair, provided in each room if required −1.5
Observed: A broken toilet seat in 238, a loose toilet seat in 209, sink caulking damaged in 301, and a slow to drain sink in the Fitness center restroom.Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#8 · Lavatory and vanity sanitized, testing method available and used −1
Observed: Test strips not available for the sanitizer. Sanitizer not being made per instructions and testing over 500 ppm QAC.A method or equipment for testing the sanitizer shall be available and used to insure minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).
#12 · Cross-connections prohibited −1.5
Observed: No point of use vacuum breaker on the shower wand in 301. No air gaps at the ice machine drains lines.Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).~provide at least a 2" air gap above the floor drain~
#19 · Single service articles properly stored and handled −1.5
Observed: Single service utensils improperly stored in the Breakfast area. Handles were stored down.Single service items, including clean disposable towels, shall be stored and handled in a manner to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (e).~store handle up~
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed: A missing drawer in 229, a damaged closet door hinge and a damage ice bucket in 238. A damaged sofa cushion and a damaged drawer in 315. Sofa cushion damaged and debris collecting between the mattress and box spring in 301. Observed: A loose carpet baseboard in 209. Carpet burns in 301.Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#33 · Garbage containers covered, kept clean, facilities for cleaning −2
Observed: Trash/dumpster area dirty, collecting trash, and old tubs/showers. The can wash area without an approved floor drain. (area is located in guest laundry).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).Facilities shall be provided for the washing and storage of garbage and trash containers, mops, mop buckets, mop wringers, and any other equipment used in the cleaning of the lodging establishment. Cleaning facilities shall include combination faucet, hot and cold water, hose bibb with a backflow prevention device and curbed impervious pad sloped to drain or other equivalent facilities or methods. 15A NCAC 18A .1814 (c).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MICROTEL INN” or State ID 2060200399). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.