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A95.5

MOTEL 6 UNIVERSITY

1111 W SUGAR CREEK RD, Charlotte, NC 28213
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200632
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedApr 9, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMar 29, 2017

Score history

7085100 Mar 29, 2017: 93.5Apr 20, 2018: 94Jul 26, 2019: 88May 7, 2020: 92Apr 29, 2021: 92Dec 22, 2021: 94.5Dec 21, 2022: 92Dec 22, 2023: 93.5Mar 12, 2025: 95Apr 9, 2026: 95.5
Mar 29, 2017Higher is betterApr 9, 2026

Inspections & violations

Apr 9, 2026 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed minor black build up on ice machine chute located on first 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 tub in need of cleaning in room 115. Observed flooring of tub with staining in room 116.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout building. Observed pieces of ceiling missing in laundry room. Observed ceiling peeling in room 113. Observed hole on lower walling behind main door of room 106.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed 1 sliding door opened to dumpster. -General comment.

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Mar 12, 2025 A 95 · 3 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −1
Observed ice build up in the freezer in room 116. Observed interior of the refrigerator in need of cleaning in room 209. Observed interior of microwave in need of cleaning in room 209. **15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed ceiling beginning to peel in room 116. Observed ceiling in need of repair on 2nd floor and continue work on laundry room ceiling. **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 mattress pad in need of cleaning in room 118. Observed hole in top blanket on beds in room 209. **15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.

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Dec 22, 2023 A 93.5 · 5 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. EHS observed refrigerators with ice build up and rust in rooms 205, 104, and 108
#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. EHS observed soiled window curtains in room 108 and bed frame damage in rooms 108 and 104.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. EHS observed damage to baseboard in room 108 and ceiling damage in the guest bathroom in room 104
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.EHS observed dead insects on floor in room 205.
#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. EHS observed stained linens on beds in rooms 104, 111, 108, 205, and 214.

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Dec 21, 2022 A 92 · 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 debris/ice accumulation in domestic refrigeration unit stored in room 115. Observed detail cleaning needed to domestic refrigeration units and microwaves in rooms throughout hotel. Observed black build up on the outside of ice machine chute. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#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 measure the strength of sanitizer within facility. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#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 hole in mattress pad in room 115. Observed staining on pillow in rooms 114 and 209. Observed dust accumulation to removable vents in room 115. Observed detailed cleaning needed to flooring of shower in room 111. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed detailed cleaning needed to flooring under ice machine. Observed popcorn ceiling in room 110 damaged and with staining. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#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 staining on pillow case in room 209.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −2
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed 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 dilapidated tub stored outside of dumpster. Observed debris/litter stored surrounding dumpster area. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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Dec 22, 2021 A 94.5 · 6 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed black build up on the outside of ice machine, not within ice chute on 2nd floor. EHS advises facility to increase cleaning of ice machines throughout facility. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#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 sanitizing solution. Per conversation with management facility had strips however, they fell into water and the facility intends to replace test strips immediately.
#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 disposable towels or hand drying device at hand sink located in laundry room. Management supplied paper towels to hand sink during time of inspection.
#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 staining on mattress covers in room 111 and 215. Points not increased due to improvements from past inspection reports.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor carpet staining on 3rd and 1st floor main walk way. Observed ceiling in need of repair inside of laundry over shelving. Observed minor ceiling stain outside of room 114. Points not increased due to improvements, facility has renovated 1st and 2nd floor since last inspection and will be working on the 3rd floor in the coming months.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed both sliding doors to dumpster 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 debris/litter surrounding rear of dumpster.

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Apr 29, 2021 A 92 · 5 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observed exterior of ice machine chute with build up. Needs to be cleaned. **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 −2
Observed shelving laminant in room 107 peeling. Observed build up around faucet in the tub in room 209. NOTE: Points remained 1/2 due to improvement. **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 wall damage in laundry room. NOTE: Points remained 12 due to previous violations in incorrect space. **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 −4
Observed mattress cover staining in rooms 107 and 209. Observed linen with staining in rooms 107, 209, and 219. **15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces
Observed several boxes stored on the floor in the storage closet on the 2nd floor. **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.

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May 7, 2020 A 92 · 4 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
Observed the refrigerators in rooms 103 and 107 with buildup and residue. Clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1826- 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 −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.-Observed the wooden desks in several rooms in disrepair- raw wood exposed. Repair. Also observed a hole in the bathroom in room 107. Repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
Observed stained and/or holes in the bedding (sheets, mattress covers, comforters, pillows, etc). Replace. 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Two sheets shall be provided for each bed, with the lower sheet folded under both ends of the mattress and the upper sheet folded under the lower end of the mattress.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
15A NCAC 18A .1825( e) All refuse shall be collected and stored in covered receptacles. Refuse receptacles shall be kept clean and in good repair.-Observed dumpster doors open during inspection.

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Jul 26, 2019 B 88 · 6 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
No Points Deducted: Observed buildup in the ice machine chute. 4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
REPEAT: -Observed the microwaves and refrigerators in rooms 204 & 103 with buildup and residue. Clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. -Observed the sanitizer strength at 100ppm quat. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −4
REPEAT: -Observed stained ceiling in room 221 and in the 2nd floor hallway (several ceiling tiles have been spray painted, but the discoloration is still showing through). -Observed the wooden desks in several rooms in disrepair- raw wood exposed. Repair. -Observed wall damage in room 221. -Observed the filters with dust buildup in rooms 106 & 204. 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 −4
REPEAT: Observed stained and/or holes in the bedding (sheets, mattress covers, comforters, pillows, etc). Replace. 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Two sheets shall be provided for each bed, with the lower sheet folded under both ends of the mattress and the upper sheet folded under the lower end of the mattress.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
No Points Deducted: Observed the new linen and pillows stored on the floor in the 3rd floor storage room. Provide shelving. 15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.
#38 · Premises kept neat and clean
No Points Deducted: Observed mattresses behind the dumpster. Discard. 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. Inspection report emailed to: gmm64710@yahoo.com

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Apr 20, 2018 A 94 · 4 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 chairs on guestrooms on 1st and 2nd floor stained and in poor repair, in need of repair. Observed toilet lid damaged in guestroom #217.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling on 2nd floor hallway stained with water damage. Observed carpet stairwell stained in need of replacing.
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining
NO POINTS DEDUCTED 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed rodent feces in guest room #309 that is under recent renovation due to complaint.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Bed and bath linen shall be provided for each guest and shall be changed between successive guests. Observed comforters with burn holes in guest rooms #217, #219.

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Mar 29, 2017 A 93.5 · 5 violations
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −0.5
Floor tiles and flooring in vending area on 3rd floor and front entrance is in the process of being repaired and replace. Flooring on 1st floor and 2nd floor will be repaired and replaced. Wipe/clean walls throughout in hallway area. Repair and repaint ceiling on 3rd floor and in lobby area. Repair or replace damaged closet door in vending area. Repair damaged laminate on room doors. 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).
#20 · Ventilation clean and in good repair −0.5
Observed top of heating and cooling units behind covers soiled. Observed debris behind top covers on heating and cooling units. Thoroughly clean heating and cooling units 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 present on bed shams and bed linen. Discard and replace linen with burn holes present. Observed covering on box springs in rooms with some spots/stains. Clean box spring covering in rooms. Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Replace damaged gaskets on refrigeration units. Continue to repair and replace missing laminate(band) on furniture/fixture. Replace stained and damaged mattresses and box springs. Even though mattresses and box springs have bed bug covering over them mattresses and box springs still have to be kept clean and in good repair. Establishment is in the process of removing doors from closet fixtures/area. Patch/seal holes on fixtures where doors were removed. Replace stained pillows in rooms. 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 a bin labeled dirty. Do not store or place clean linen in dirty linen bin. Soiled linen shall be so handled and stored as not to come in contact with clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (c).

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MOTEL 6 UNIVERSITY” or State ID 2060200632). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.