A95
BUDGET INN
2224 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200536
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedDec 19, 2025
Inspections on record11
On record sinceMay 6, 2015
Score history
May 6, 2015Higher is betterDec 19, 2025
Inspections & violations
Dec 19, 2025 A 95 · 3 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 backing of drapes with staining sporadically throughout building. Observed lamp shade with staining in room 322. Observed slit in chair cushion in room 322. Observed lamp shades with staining in room 322. Observed yellow staining on pillow case in room 322. Observed dresser and night stain with debris build up in room 322.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed popcorn ceiling peeling around light in bathroom in room 322. -General comment.
#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 doors opened.
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed mattress stored outside of dumpster area.
Oct 18, 2024 A 93 · 2 violations
#24 · Sewage and waste water disposal −4
5-403.12 Drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. - Observed wastewater discharging from AC unit water lines sticking out of the exterior wall of the facility into plastic containers. Wastewater should be discharged into an approved plumbing system. Repair plumbing system to allow for proper disposal of wastewater. REPEAT
#34 · Premises maintained to prevent breeding and harborages −3
15A NCAC 18A .1827(a) There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. - Observed small trash cans stored underneath AC units on the exterior of each room to catch water dripping from units. Remove trash cans as undrained areas create mosquito breeding places. REPEAT
Oct 23, 2023 A 94.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Rooms 105, 312, and 324 were available during inspection. Rooms 312 and 324 were in the process of being cleaned from guests checking out shortly before inspector arrived.
#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. - PIC unable to locate quat sanitizer test strips in facility. Obtain quat sanitizer test strips.
#24 · Sewage and waste water disposal −2
5-403.12 Drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. - Observed wastewater discharging from AC unit water lines sticking out of the exterior wall of the facility into plastic containers. Wastewater should be discharged into an approved plumbing system. Repair plumbing system to allow for proper disposal of wastewater.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. - Observed damaged floor tile/small hole in floor tile of room 324. Repair.
#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 mattress cover to be visibly dirty as well as a hole in the bed cover of room 105. Clean mattress cover and replace damaged bed cover.
#34 · Premises maintained to prevent breeding and harborages −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1827(a) There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. - Observed small trash cans stored underneath AC units on the exterior of each room to catch water dripping from units. Remove trash cans as undrained areas create mosquito breeding places.
Jun 28, 2023 A 96 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Inspection lead by EHS, Konya Parker.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Observed build up on tub flooring in rooms 206,207 &222. Observed debris on vents in bathroom located in rooms 206,207 & 222 . Observed broken dresser drawers in room 206. Observed rip in curtains and hole in chair in room 207. Observed stains on chair, crack in bathroom sink and refrigerator with staining in room 222.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris build up on flooring under handsinks throughout. EHS advises facility to complete detailed cleaning under handsinks throughout facility.
#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 red spot on bed linen located in room 207.
Jun 1, 2022 A 96 · 3 violations
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −2
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 expired test kits in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered new ones. REPEAT.
#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 cigarette wholes on sheets in the room. CDI. PIC replaced the sheets. REPEAT.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stains from water leaks in the bathroom. Needs to be repaired.
Mar 30, 2021 A 95 · 4 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 available to test sanitizer.
#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 paper towels or hand drying device at hands sink in 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 pillows with staining in room 310. Observed holes in mattress cover in room 322. Observed staining on mattress cover in room 310.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling peeling over light fixture in the bathroom of room 322.
Jun 1, 2020 A 95 · 6 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. No test strips provided for quat sanitizer. REPEAT. Obtain test kit for quat sanitizer to keep in laundry area.
#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 handwashing sink in laundry area without paper towels.
#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 curtain in need of cleaning in 305. Observed toilet seat in need of repair in rooms 305 and 323. Observed bathtubs peeling in rooms 305 and 323. Observed drawer with wax build up in need of cleaning in room 323. REPEAT.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed walls and ceiling in need of repair in room 305.
#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 mattress cover with staining in room 305. Observed debris on mattress cover in room 323. REPEAT.
#37 · Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled
15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed two sanitizer bottles without label in laundry storage.
Jun 25, 2019 A 96 · 5 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed torn refrigerator gaskets with buildup and food debris in rooms 215 and 322, which were listed as clean.
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
NO POINTS TAKEN
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observed food debris in microwave in room 215, which was listed as a clean room.
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
NO POINTS TAKEN
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided
Observed no sanitizer test strips provided in laundry room. PIC was given a few QUAT test strips and will be ordering a new pack of test strips. Verification to be done by 7/10/19.
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.
NO POINTS TAKEN
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Observed torn desk chair in room 322. Also observed hair on pillow in room 215. Both rooms listed as clean rooms.
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 peeling bathtubs in rooms 215, 218, and 322. 215 and 322 listed as clean rooms.
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
Observed stained bedbug covers and bed frame covers in rooms 215 and 218.
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. REPEAT.
Jun 1, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests
Observed curtains in room 320 with burn holes. 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.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed a/c ventilation filters with build up. Needs to be cleaned more frequently.
**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
Observed bed linen with tobacco residue underneath the mattress in room 319.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
Apr 21, 2016 A 97 · 2 violations
#30 · Storage provided for supplies, linen and equipment; kept clean −1.5
Observed storage on the floor in the housekeeping storage area. Add more shelving so that storage is off the floor. Observed chemicals stored with toilet paper and cups. Store chemicals below linen, single service items, etc.
Cabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be constructed to facilitate cleaning and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).
#32 · Supplies on carts properly stored, carts clean and stored properly −1.5
Observed chemicals stored with single service items on the 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).
May 6, 2015 A 92.5 · 6 violations
#10 · Floors, walls and ceilings cleanable, clean and in good repair −1
Observed paint damage in bathrooms. Hole in wall behind bathroom door. Fix any damaged surfaces od walls and ceilings.**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).
#12 · Cross-connections prohibited −1.5
Observed no backflow preventer on outside threaded faucets.**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
Observed dusty AC filter, room 104. Cracked or broken windows in rooms 317 and 203.**In the absence of functioning windows, air conditioning and artificial lighting must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).**Windows and glass doors shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).
#23 · Window coverings clean and in good repair −1
Observed broken blinds.**Window coverings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (b).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed dirt and debris in creases of plastic around boxspring. Headboards show signs of past pests. Damaged dresser. Broken drawer in dresser. Window areas dusty. Caulking and paint damage at most windows. Loose carpeting and missing thresh holds.**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 folding table not sealed, laminate covering had been removed.**Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).**Mr. Anish Bhakti present during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BUDGET INN” or State ID 2060200536). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.