A100
THE MECKLEN HOTEL
8520 UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE PARK DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200505
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedOct 6, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJan 23, 2014
Score history
Jan 23, 2014Higher is betterOct 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 7, 2025 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 test strips present in the facility for sanitizer. Must acquire test strips to maintain proper sanitizing concentrations. -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. Observed tearing mattress covers in rooms 727, 711, and 617. Observed staining on sheets and yellowing pillow in room 530. Maintain linens as clean and in good repair.
Sep 16, 2024 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#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 soiled microwave in 704, soiled ice machine in the chute 5th floor. Need cleaning and keep clean.
#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 the facility without test strips for QAC sanitizer use for cleaning. Obtain the test strips.
#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 soiled/stained bed skirt in 511, 704, 201. Soiled shower wall with pink mildew in 424. Stain on sofa mattress in 704. Cleaning needed and keep clean. Observed broken/damage AC filter in 624, 405, 322. Need repair or replace.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed damage wall in storage room throughout the building (4th, 5th, 6th) floor. Water stain on ceiling tile fist floor, check for no active leaks, repair if needed and replace the ceiling tiles.
#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 clean linen and soiled linen/ rags, cups/ lids stored mix/match with chemicals in housekeeping carts. Keep clean items separate from dirty items to prevent any possible cross contamination at all time.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces
15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed linen boxes in storage room 7th floor stored on the floor. Store/keep supplies off the floor at least 6 inches at all time.
Dec 21, 2023 A 99 · 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 paper towels placed at handwashing sink in laundry room. Get paper towels
#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 stained mattress (725, 603), mattress pad (720, 330), pillow (602, 518). Observed mattress pad torn in room 517.
Mar 29, 2023 A 98 · 3 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 test strips in main laundry room to measure the strength of sanitizer being used in establishment.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied
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.
#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 dumpster sliding doors opened 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 door and minor litter/debris within dumpster area.
Apr 14, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations
#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 testing kit to measure the strength of sanitizer.
#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 carpet staining throughout main hallways of facility that appeared to be bleach staining. Observed minor stain on mattress in room 412.
#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 several boxes of linen stored on the floor in storage closet located on floor 7.
Apr 23, 2021 A 98 · 2 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
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 guest rooms having debris collected underneath bed skirts against bumpers (#728, #605, #502, #319) in need of general cleaning.
(points not increased due to improvement).
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed dumpster with doors open and drain plug missing.
Apr 28, 2020 A 97 · 4 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 ice machines soiled in facility throughout.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained curtains in rooms 418, 505 and 725
#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 heavily soiled pillows in rooms 229 and 505.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Oberved several packages and boxes of clean linen on the floor (7th floor). Entire storage area had Clean linens and supplies on the floor.
Jul 31, 2018 A 96 · 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 desk chairs in all rooms damaged in need of replacing (management informed that chairs are being replaced and are on order).
#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 in need of repair/painting; Observed storage directly on floor in storage rooms on each floor; properly store to facilitate cleaning.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers.
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed doors opened to dumpster and litter scattered on ground around dumpster.
Jan 27, 2017 A 95 · 2 violations
#16 · Ice buckets with liners, ice bucket lids washed, rinsed and sanitized in an approved manner −2
Observed the ice bucket lids were not clean in 5 rooms.
**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).
#29 · Coffee and tea makers kept clean −3
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed coffee makers in 6 rooms with brown residue in the filter holder and spout.
**Coffee and tea makers shall be kept clean. Coffee or tea pots and other multi-use items exposed to heat during use may be washed and rinsed in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (f).
Nov 9, 2015 A 97 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 17. Observed ice machine chute collecting pink residue on 7th floor.Ice Machines, equipment, utensils, and the room or area in which the machines are located shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (c).19. Observed single service cup lids stored on housekeeping carts not covered throughout.Single service items, including clean disposable towels, shall be stored and handled in a manner to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (e).34. Observed bagged trash collecting in dumpster area.Rubbish, litter and other items not used in the operation of the establishment shall not be permitted to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .1814 (b).
#7 · Fixtures clean and in good repair, provided in each room if required −1.5
Observed grout collecting residue in guest rooms on several floors. Observed one chipped toilet seat in 712. Observed drain collecting pink residue in tub in 729.Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#29 · Coffee and tea makers kept clean −1.5
Observed coffee makers collecting brown residue on filter basin, and filter basins wet from sanitizer on previous day.Coffee and tea makers shall be kept clean. Coffee or tea pots and other multi-use items exposed to heat during use may be washed and rinsed in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (f). Recommend air dry for filter basin separate from machine.
Jan 8, 2015 A 97 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: #3 Observed some corner walls in storage room chipping. #7 Observed pink and white build up on shower heads. Observed 1 stain on shower curtain in room 606. #8 One staff member spray all purpose cleaner on vanity. Ensure last step involves quat sanitizer sprayed on vanity. Keep using disinfectant on toilets and showers. #16 Observed ice buck lid with debris present on underside.#17 Observed small water leak at hose on 7th floor. All ice machines have air gap. Observed back of ice machine corroded on 5th and 6th floor. #23 Observed stain on window covering in 704.#25 Observed stain on comforter in room 704. Comforter was changed during inspection.#30 Ensure cleaning products are stored hanging on rail off cart. Cleaning products were in vacinity of clean small towels, but were not touching. #33 Observed garbage can doors open while on site. Keep lid doors closed to prevent animals, rodents, insects, etc.Mr. Brenton, Mr. Mike, Ms. Caroyln, Ms. Jasmine were all present during inspection.
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −3
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed hot water temperature at 105F in room 411 and multiple temperatures as low as 113F and as high as 136F in rooms throughout facility. Temperature checks will be added to preventative maintenance log to pin point water temps outside of requirement. **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).
Jan 23, 2014 no score published · 0 violations
Inspector comments: *In addition to the full, routine inspection, the Service request about the observation of the bed bugs in room 705 was addresses.-Room 705 has been placed out of order. Per Brenton, the room will not be rented out for a minimum of 2 weeks.-Steritech has been onsite, observed light bed bug activity on 1/20/14, and began treatment.-In addition to room 705, light activity for bed bugs was observed in room 508, and it was treated for as well.-Per Brenton, rooms above, below, to the left, & right were all inspected for bed bugs by Steritech.-Steritech will return for a second treatment for room 705, per Brenton. Until then it will not be rented.-Room 508 has been treated and converted to primary.The Steritech paper work was provided from 1/20/14.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 23, 2014 A 95.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 3. Observed hole in the wall in the storage room on the 2nd floor.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).8. Per the housekeepers on the 5th & 3rd floors, the vanity is cleaned with the bathroom cleaner only. It was explained to them to use the Quat Sanitizer after cleaning with the bathroom cleaner and allowing it to air dry.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).27. Observed stained mattresses in rooms 611 & 621.Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).32. Observed chemical spray bottles stored with the nozzles touching the clean towels on a housekeeping cart.Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (e).*Note: Facility has an executive suite on the 7th floor that has seating and hot breakfast. Per Brenton, the food is cooked in the kitchen, brought to the 7th floor, and taken back to the kitchen when breakfast is over (9:45am) and thrown away. No sneeze guards or any other protection is provided for the food. Ensure all food is protected. Food Inspector, Anthony Coker will be notified of this topic.Mr. Mike & Mr. Brenton present throughout the inspection.*ITS Language: Per N.C. General Statute 130A-248, a Carbon Monoxide Alarm is required to be installed in the following area(s): refer to the attached assessment form.
#12 · Cross-connections prohibited −1.5
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the pipes inside of the floor drains under the 6th, 5th, and 4th floor ice machines. Provide air gap.Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −1.5
Observed the hot water on the 7th, 6th, 5th, and 4th floor rooms between 139F-132F.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).
#30 · Storage provided for supplies, linen and equipment; kept clean −1.5
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed storage rooms on each hall with boxes of tissue, bags of clean linen, and/or boxes of pillows stored on the floor. Re.organize to facilitate cleaningCabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be constructed to facilitate cleaning and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “THE MECKLEN HOTEL” or State ID 2060200505). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.