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A96.5

CANDLEWOOD SUITES HUNTERSVILLE

16530 NORTHCROSS DR, Huntersville, NC 28078
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200657
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedNov 18, 2025
Inspections on record6
On record sinceSep 8, 2020

Score history

7085100 Sep 8, 2020: 95Feb 23, 2022: 96Oct 31, 2022: 97Nov 7, 2023: 98Sep 6, 2024: 96.5Nov 18, 2025: 96.5
Sep 8, 2020Higher is betterNov 18, 2025

Inspections & violations

Nov 18, 2025 A 96.5 · 3 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 104, 329, 227, 203. Detail cleaning needed. Keep 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 sink and bathtub in 217. Damage/stain bathtub in 227, 217, 203. Soiled/stained sofa mattress in 104, 329. Observed damaged cabinet and debris under sink cabinet in 203. Cleaning, repairing, replacing needed where is applicable. Keep all fixture in good repair. Point remain the same due to improvement.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
REPEAT 5-501.114 Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.- Observed a dumpster is missing a drain plug. Obtain a drain plug and keep it in place.

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Sep 6, 2024 A 96.5 · 6 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 the facility without test strips for sanitizer use for cleaning. Obtain the test strips and have available to use.
#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 unclean (food found) in refrigerator, soiled sink and bathtub in 207. Damage/stain bathtub in 314, 310, 227. Damage (hole) on chair and stain lamp shade in 314. Damage/stain sofa in 310. Light bulb is out in 220. Crack on the wall along AC unit. Dusty AC filters in guests laundry room. Clean/Repair/replace needed. Point remain the same at this time.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed stain ceiling tiles toward the end of 1st floor hallway. Check if no active leaks, repair issue/replace the ceiling tile.
#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.- Observed drain flies in 1st floor food storage room. Keep flies free from the premises.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.- Observed a dumpster is missing a drain plug. Obtain a drain plug and keep it in place.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces −1.5
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 avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed supplies (cloths, linens, pillow, drinks) stored on the floor in 1st, and 3rd floor storage room. Keep/store all clean supplies off the floor at least 6 inches.

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Nov 7, 2023 A 98 · 2 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 staining and tearing of chair upholstery in rooms 217 and 236.
#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 stain on bed linen in room 127.

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Oct 31, 2022 A 97 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Observed torn mattress pad in room 326 Observed loose toilet seat in room 205 Observed leather rubbing off on recliner chair arm in room 103 Observed microwave in vending area in need of cleaning
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed cleaned glasses in storage on an absorbent surface. Observed can opener in room 103 with large amount of rust. 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed 1 of 6 guest laundry machine out of order. - 1
#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 test strips available. - 0 points
#25 · Meets natural ventilation and lighting requirements
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (e) Where only natural ventilation is provided, outside openings shall be screened and in good repair. Observed no window screens in room 103 and window in laundry room. -0 points
#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. Observed several bugs in hallway window near room 201 and in window of room 326. -0 points
#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 lids to dumpster not tight fitting. Lids were bowing upward. Doors to dumpster open. REPEAT -2 point

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Feb 23, 2022 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 debris collected underneath beds inside guest rooms (#123-#129) in need of general cleaning. (note) points kept at half due to improvement.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −2
REPEAT 5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. 5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or return-able items shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed large amounts of trash and debris scattered all over the ground around dumpster containers in need of proper disposal; Observed lids and doors on dumpster container open during inspection.

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Sep 8, 2020 A 95 · 4 violations
#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used
Observed a case of single service articles (cups) stored on the floor in first floor storage closet. Case of cups properly stored at time of inspection. 15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Replace missing base tile cove moulding, clean shower head and base of tub,, patch hole in wall above shower rod holder and replace missing transitional floor moulding in room 323. Patch hole in closet door in 325. Clean spots on cushion to sofa in 304. Replace missing transitional floor moulding in 223. Repair corner of wall in room 129 near television. Replace damaged ceiling vent cover in room 304 bathroom. Clean walls throughout rooms where needed. Touch-up paint walls and door framing throughout where needed. Tightly secure rubber cove base moulding where staples are present. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned 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.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Clean area under cushions in the lobby area. Monitor and replace water stained ceiling tiles with microbial growth present on the first floor near workout room/laundry room area. Address gap between carpet and door threshold near entrance to room 320, 323 and 121. Tightly secure loose carpeting around base of heating and air unit on 3rd floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
Observed bags of trash behind dumpster corral and behind and under dumpster. Observed dumpster doors open. Clean grounds around and within dumpster corral. Keep dumpster door and lids closed.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CANDLEWOOD SUITES HUNTERSVILLE” or State ID 2060200657). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.