A97.5
SLEEP INN UNIVERSITY PLACE
8525 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28262
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200555
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedJul 7, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceNov 23, 2016
Score history
Nov 23, 2016Higher is betterJul 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 7, 2026 A 97.5 · 2 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 food debris in microwave in room 302 and chipped/rusting microwave in 215. Keep clean and in good repair.
#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 peeling desk chair in room 302, and minor chipping on wardrobes in various rooms. Observed stained carpets in hallways and torn carpet on stairs near lobby. Repair/keep clean.
Jul 9, 2025 A 97 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Evelyn Hill present during inspection
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed either soiled and/or minor rust in microwave room 227, 211, 517, 421, 308, 325. Observed food in freezer compartment in 110. Observed soiled refrigerator/ rusted stain from screw in 308, 421, 509. Keep all equipment in good repair and clean.
#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 soiled/sticky drawer, and damage shower tub in 227. Observed debris underneath the bed and floor and stained mattress in 517. Repairing/cleaning or replacement needed. Points remain the same at this time.
Jul 19, 2024 A 96.5 · 4 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 minor rust in microwave room 113, 127, 319, 315, 513. Observed black scratch/stain inside microwave in room 305. Keep all equipment in good repair.
#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 a dual purpose sink in laundry room, for handwashing, the sink needs liquid soap and paper towels for proper hand hygiene. Provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sink at all 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 damaged nightstand drawer in room 215. Repair or replace needed. Observed AC filter need cleaning in room 319, 315. No points deduction due to improvement.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination −2
REPEAT
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 housekeeping carts have cups, toilet tissues, clean supplies stored/mixed with dusters and chemicals. Ensure to keep clean supplies separate from dirty supplies on all carts at all time. Point remain the same.
Aug 24, 2023 A 94 · 5 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 furniture scuffed in rooms 218, 305, and 306. Observed carpet stains in hallway on 3rd and 4th floor.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed water damage in hallway on 1st floor. Observed wall damage in 3rd and 4th floor storage room. Observed wall damage in 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 pillows with stains in room 424. CDI- linen removed. Observed bed cover stains in rooms 305. Observed torn bed cover in room 218. Observed bed cover with cigarette burn in room 427.
#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 linens in boxes stored on the floor in the 4th 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) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. Observed cups stored with dusters and chemicals on 5 carts. CDI- Cups removed.
Sep 15, 2022 A 95.5 · 5 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/brown build up on ice machine located on 3rd floor.
#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 black build up around ceiling lights within shower in rooms 123 and 323. Observed dust build up on AC vent in room 220. Observed lamp shade cracked/peeling in room 323. Observed hole on drapes in room 402. Observed staining on drapes in room 123 and 411.
#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 in room 314. Points de-escalated due to improvement from previous Inspection.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed soiled laundry carts not labeled/identifiable from clean laundry carts in main laundry room.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed shopping carts stored within dumpster area. Observed dilapidated furniture stored outside of dumpster area.
Aug 5, 2021 A 94 · 5 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed pink/brown build up within ice chute located and 3rd and 5th floor.
#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 located at hand sink located in main 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 drapes stained in rooms: 518 and 125.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed large holes in storage closet located on 4th floor.
#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 burn mark located on blanket in room 518. Observed minor staining on pillow cases in rooms 417 and 422.
Mar 12, 2021 A 96 · 3 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed misc debris collected up against bed frames / bumpers in numerous rooms. (improvement noted).
#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 walls in laundry room damaged in need of repair; Recommend installing wall covering similar to FRP (fiber re-enforced plastic) to ensure walls stay in good repair. Half point deduction due to general comment issued during prior inspection.
#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 cigarette burns on sheets, mattress covers, pillow covers in guest rooms (#514, #423, #325).
May 8, 2020 A 96 · 5 violations
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice
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 machines throughout soiled with black residue (floors 5, 4, 1).
3rd floor completely closed down.
#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 curtain in room 518. Observed torn lamp shade in room 411.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed heavy wall damage in the storage closets (floors 5 and 4).
#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 clean linen in storage rooms on the floor.
#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 broom touching single use cups on housekeeping cart in the hall. Observed broom in the storage 4th floor touching single use cups.
Jul 11, 2019 A 96 · 1 violation
#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 house keeping closets with heavy wall damage in need of repair throughout; observed minor wall damage inside laundry room in need of repair; Observed toilet seat in mens restroom in lobby / dining area damaged / very loose in need of tightening / repair.
Apr 17, 2019 A 94 · 6 violations
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) A handwashing 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. Observed hand sink not designated in laundry room; laundry room has 2 basin sink and will use left side as hand washing. (signs posted and supplied)
#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 debris collected on carpet under beds in guest rooms #503, #517.
(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 laundry room walls in need of repair with multiple holes / scuffs and damage throughout.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
NO POINTS DEDUCTED / REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed mattress pads with cigarette burns on surfaces in need of replacing in guest rooms #517, #125.
(LARGE IMPROVEMENT OBSERVED)
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items.
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to protect items from contamination.
Observed chemicals stored hanging above clean linen.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed large amounts of trash and debris (broken furniture) stored in and around dumpster enclosure in need of proper disposal.
Jun 28, 2018 A 96 · 7 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed non-food contact portion of ice machine chutes with build-up in need of cleaning. Observed roof of microwave in need of cleaning in room 406 and microwave in need of cleaning in room 221.
**15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied
Observed no hand sink in laundry room. Observed two compartment utility sink in laundry room that establishment is using for chemicals. If facility wishes to use utility sink as hand sink, one side could be for hand washing only and the other side could be used for chemicals. If utility sink is to be used as hand sink, one or both sides must be equipped with soap, paper towels, and a hand washing sign at all times. This must be implemented 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 hole in the curtain of room 500. Observed soiled window curtains in rooms 300, 221, 215, and 117. Observed soiled desk chairs in rooms 400, 221, and 117. Observed carpet fraying in by bathroom transition in room 116. Observed shower heads with pink build-up in rooms 500, 522, 400, 300, and 215. Observed stains on mattress in rooms 400 and 215. Observed caulking needed around back splash in room 500. Observed pits in the shower of room 406. Observed 2nd floor guest laundry washing machine with build-up in need of cleaning in the center.
**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
Observed house keeping closets on 5th and 4th floor with significant wall damage in need of repair. Observed wall damage in laundry room. Observed splatter on wall under desk in room 522.
**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 comforter to be soiled and have holes in room 517. Observed stained mattress pad in room 221.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
REPEAT Observed tissue paper and coffee being stored on the floor in the 4th floor storage closet. Observed broken shelving in house keeping closets. Observed laundry room shelving in need of touch-up paint (seal).
**15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 ( c) Cabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be in good repair and kept clean.
#38 · Premises kept neat and clean
Observed removal of unused materials needed by dumpster area. Observed overgrowth of vines in dumpster area in need of maintenance.
**15A NCAC 18A .1827(a) The premises shall be kept free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the lodging establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Nov 23, 2016 A 96 · 3 violations
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −0.5
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). Observed wall/ceiling damage/staining near A/C vent on 5th floor hallway.
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d). Observed trash on floor around bed bases. Cracked refrigerator flap room 314. Stained box spring room 115. Cracked ice bucket lid room 224.
#30 · Storage provided for supplies, linen and equipment; kept clean −1.5
Cabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be constructed to facilitate cleaning and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b). Observed storage on floor in housekeeping closets. Broken shelving needs repair in housekeeping closets. Seal shelving in laundry room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SLEEP INN UNIVERSITY PLACE” or State ID 2060200555). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.