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A100

MICROTEL INN CORNELIUS

20820 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200547
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 3, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 24, 2016

Score history

7085100 Jun 24, 2016: 96Apr 3, 2018: 93Feb 22, 2019: 96Jun 16, 2020: 98Mar 16, 2021: 98Feb 3, 2022: 98Mar 28, 2023: 98Nov 21, 2023: 98Aug 22, 2024: 97.5Sep 12, 2025: 97.5Sep 3, 2026: 100
Jun 24, 2016Higher is betterSep 3, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 3, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 12, 2025 A 97.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Front desk staff: Grace Holbrooks present during inspection.
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed dysfunctional ice machine on 2nd floor, need repair/replace/ or remove. Keep all equipment in good repair. Point remain the same at this time.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests
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 bathtub along edges may need new caulking. Keep in good repair, so that when it is cleaned, it looks clean. (325, 101). Observed dusty bathroom vent in 304. Cleaning needed and keep clean. No point deduction due to improvement.
#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 trash, and bag of trash stored above and next to clean supplies (cups) in the hanging hook pocket to the cleaning cart. Ensure to keep clean supplies and dirty items clearly separate and away from each other at anytime to prevent any possible cross contamination at anytime.

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Aug 22, 2024 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed dysfunctional ice machine on 2nd floor, need repair/replace/ or remove. Keep all equipment in good repair.
#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 bathtub at the corners in 217 need better cleaning, new caulking maybe needed for easier clean. Observed light dust cover on restroom ceiling vent/ AC filter 302, 303, 222, 217. Observed stained on chair in 302. Clean and keep clean. Point remains the same.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed missing ceiling tiles on 1st floor due to maintenance issues, leaks from above. Once dry out. Replace the ceiling tiles and keep in place.

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Nov 21, 2023 A 98 · 2 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 microwave with food debris in room 210. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-
#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 hair in blow dryer in room 210. Observed bathtub with visible staining in room 210. -2 points-

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Mar 28, 2023 A 98 · 4 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 ice chute machines on 2nd and 3 rd floor in need of deep cleaning on basin, inside and around the chute. Clean and Keep Clean.
#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 some pink and black mildew around the bathtub and along grouting wall. Need cleaning and keep clean. Observed rip and tear on desk chair in room 319. Repair or replace. Observed dirty air filter in room 215. Need cleaning and keep clean.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged wall around the sprinkle on 3 floor. The building is in the process of checking/inspecting all sprinkles in the building according to housekeeper.
#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 boxes (towels, linen, single use article ..) in all storage rooms stored directly on the floor. Recommend to store all items off the floor at least 6 inches or on the crates or in shelving. To prevent any possible contamination.

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Feb 3, 2022 A 98 · 1 violation
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed shower rods damaged pulling away from walls inside guest rooms (#210, #321) in need of repair.

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Mar 16, 2021 A 98 · 2 violations
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied
NO POINTS DEDUCTED 15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) A hand washing sink, located to allow use by employees handling clean and soiled linen, shall be provided. Observed no hand washing sink available in laundry room, Hand hygiene program will be utilized to meet rule compliance.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in hallways for 1st and 2nd floors in need of replacing and repair. (points not doubled for repeat, due to general comment issued on the prior inspection).

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Jun 16, 2020 A 98 · 3 violations
#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 stains on sofa by windows in rooms 102 and 322. Also observed stains on the mattress in room 322 and 102. Observed stains on pillows in rooms 102, 312, and 322.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed a hole in the wall in room 102.
#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 stains on bed sheets in rooms 322, and 312.

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Feb 22, 2019 A 96 · 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 toilet seat loose in guest room #302; Observed sink broken inside bathroom in main lobby in need of repair. (IMPROVEMENT OBSERVED)
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling inside laundry room in need of repair from previous leak. (IMPROVEMENT OBSERVED)

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Apr 3, 2018 A 93 · 7 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
Observed cleaning needed on third floor ice machine shoot. **15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied
Observed no hand washing sink in linen area. Hand sink or approved hand hygiene program required by October 1, 2018. **15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) A hand washing sink, located to allow use by employees handling clean and soiled linen, shall be provided. This requirement shall be effective one year after the effective date of this Rule.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Observed stained pillows in rooms 304, 313, 324, and 202. Observed stained shower curtains in 324, 202, 104, and 304. Observed cracked shower chair in 324 and shower chair in need of cleaning in 224. Observed caulking needed on the back of the vanity in 224. Observed holes in the mattress on 224 and stained mattresses in rooms 202, 224, and 104. Observed food left in refrigerator of 324. **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
REPEAT Observed wall damage in second and third floor housekeeping laundry shoot closets. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in first and second floor hallway. Observed water damaged ceiling in laundry room. **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 stained sheets in rooms 304, 313, 324, 202, and 104. Observed stained towels in rooms 304, 313, 324, and 202. Observed stained mattress pad in 313, 324, and 202. Observed holes in the mattress pad of 104 and in the fleece blanket in 313. **15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
REPEAT Observed dumpster with holes in the bottom. Have dumpster replaced. Observed ground under dumpster to be sand. Resurface dumpster storage surface. Observed debris collecting in dumpster enclosure area. **5-501.111 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. **5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of a nonabsorbent material, be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. **5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
#37 · Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled
Observed several spray bottles of chemicals in laundry room and under hand sink in dining room without labeling. **15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations.

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Jun 24, 2016 A 96 · 3 violations
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −0.5
Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in 100 and 200 hallways. 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 shower basins damaged and stained throughout facility. Observed damaged caulk on vanity throughout facility. Observed Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#34 · Rubbish, litter and other items not permitted to accumulate on the premises −2
Observed refrigerator and chemical buckets stored in dumpster blind. 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).

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MICROTEL INN CORNELIUS” or State ID 2060200547). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.