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NOVANT HEALTH CHARLOTTE ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL
1901 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC 28207
Hospitals · NC permit/State ID 2060410008
Latest result100 / 100
Last inspectedOct 27, 2026
Inspections on record22
On record sinceOct 14, 2013
Score history
Oct 14, 2013Higher is betterOct 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 27, 2026 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 16, 2026 99 / 100 · 1 violation
#2 · Walls and ceilings clean, good repair −1
.1310 (a) The interior walls of the institution, including doors, windows and window trim, and ceilings, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor hole in lower wall by window in room 3011. Repair.
Apr 29, 2025 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 23, 2024 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 24, 2024 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection. Inspection completed while team inspected Novant Presbyterian.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 1, 2023 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 20, 2023 99 / 100 · 10 violations
#2 · Walls and ceilings clean, good repair −1
.1310 (a) The interior walls of the institution, including doors, windows and window trim, and ceilings, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Continue to clean scuff marks from lower section of walls in hallway. Touch-up paint/repaint door framing to residents room and bathrooms, walls within rooms and storage closets/rooms. Clean doors. Clean lower section of wall in elevator(parking garage) and secure loose lower panel within elevator.
#5 · Ventilation equipment clean, good repair
.1311 (b) Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. Replace damaged filter in PTAC units (heating and cooling units) within residents rooms. (older PTAC units)
#7 · Facilities provided, accessible, clean, good repair
.1312 (a) All institutions shall provide toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities that are available for use by residents and staff. These facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed (1) hand washing sink in men and women public restroom not operating. Batteries in sensors replaced at time of inspection and hand washing sinks were operating.
#9 · Bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes and emesis basins properly cleaned and disinfected
.1312 (c) When disposable bedpans, emesis basins, and urinals are reused, they shall be labeled so that they are associated with an individual resident. Observed bedpan not labeled in residents room. Label all bedpans, emesis basin and urinal identifying items being used with the associated resident.
#32 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; mattresses dry, clean, good repair
.1319 (a) Furnishings in an institution, including furniture, curtains, rugs, and blinds, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept clean, dry, and in good repair. Observed (1) damaged mattress in (1) room from where a pin on the bed came loose and pinched/ ripped mattress. The (1) mattress replaced at time of inspection. Continue to replace bedside stand/night stands in rooms which varnish is worn and wearing off.
#37 · Wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, and other mobility equipment properly cleaned and sanitized
.1319 (f) Wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, and other mobility equipment shall be kept clean and sanitized between uses by different residents. The (1) wheel chair with damaged back removed from ACU at time of inspection.
#38 · Food service equipment and utensils clean, good repair
.1320 (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Wipe/clean interior of microwave on 4th and 3rd floor. Splash and splatter inside of microwave was recently from today. Tighten loose handle on cabinet door on third floor nourishment.
#44 · Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods maintained as required
.1323 (a) All TCS food shall be maintained at temperatures required by Part 3-501.19 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653 during storage, preparation, transportation, display, and service of the TCS food. The new cold holding temperature for TCS food (time temperature control for food safety) is 41F. Observed container of milk in door of refrigeration unit 42F-43F. Monitor temperature on all refrigeration units to ensure TCS food are being held at 41F and below. Recommend not stocking nourishment refrigeration units so full with other food products.
#51 · Proper use of restriction, exclusion, and reporting
.1324 (c) Institution employees shall comply with the requirements for exclusion from work and restriction due to communicable disease or illness required for food employees as set forth in Parts 2-201.12 and 2-201.13 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2652. Employee health policy given to administrator at time of inspection.
#52 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written clean up procedures available and complete
.1324 (d) The institution shall have gloves, personal protective equipment, disinfectant, individual disposable towels, and a coagulating agent on-site for employees to use and a written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or fecal matter on institution surfaces. The procedure shall specify the actions that employees shall take to minimize the exposure of employees, residents, guests, food, and additional surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Vomitus and diarrhea clean up plan hand out given to administrator at time of inspection.
Sep 12, 2022 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: #3. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. Tightly secure and repair damaged wall paper in old section of hospital. Touch-up paint throughout in rooms and storage rooms. Touch-up paint door framing. Recommend placing corner molding on wall in physical therapy room and chair molding behind stools in common sitting area. Wipe/clean walls throughout where needed; if needed (elevator in parking deck).
#42. All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above except during necessary periods of preparation and serving. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (a). Observed turkey sandwiches in nourishment refrigeration unit on third floor new unit 50F. Food service supervisor immediately called to come address issue. Turkey sandwiches pulled from unit and taken back to kitchen to be placed in walk-in freezer. Reviewed with food service supervisor maintaining and checking temperature log and verifying temperatures before food products leave the kitchen to be taken to nourishment areas/stations.
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a). Clean/dust high fixtures in rooms. Clean debris from between mattresses and bed framing in rooms. Clean base of bedside stands in rooms. Repair damaged doors on bedside stands in rooms. Replace damaged arm rest on chair. Clean tape adhesive from back of chair.
Mar 18, 2022 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: #3. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
Continue to touch-up paint throughout in rooms, patients rooms, storage rooms and anywhere else needed. Touch-up paint door framing throughout where needed. Touch-up paint wood hand railing at cross walk between hospitals. Observed water stained ceiling tile in stairway area on third floor. Informed by engineer roof has been replaced and all leaks have been addressed. Wipe/clean scuff marks from walls.
#12. Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all handwashing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).
Observed paper towels missing from paper towel dispenser on 2nd floor. Paper towels provided in dispenser at time of inspection.
#32. All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a). Continue to refurbish or replace furniture(bed side stand) which varnish is wearing and worn from bed side stand exposing bare wood. Observed dust on base of bed in (1) room that was occupied by patient. Inform EVS to use a duster on base of beds, then sweep and mop flooring in room.
#36. Observed paint missing from interior top of (1) microwave in nourishment area on third floor and area where paint is missing is starting to rust. Replace microwave on third floor in nourishment area. Food service equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#35 · Patient contact items in good repair, properly stored, cleaned and disinfected −1
Patient contact items shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c). Patient contact items shall be stored in or on clean area and in a manner to prevent contamination. Replace damaged back rest on wheel chair. Observed EVS cleaning cart and trash cans stored in clean supply closet/room. Store EVS cleaning cart in Biohazard closet or EVS closet, not the clean supply room. Observed cleaning products stored on and near patient contact items on a transfer cart in clean supply closet. Do not store or place cleaning supplies on or near patient contact items. Observed items stored on the floor in surgery vendor supply room. No storage on the floor! Provide additional storage shelving/dunnage rack in surgery vendor supply closet to prevent items from being stored on the floor and inform vendors to properly store their items.
Aug 18, 2021 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comments:
#3. Wipe/clean walls throughout where needed; if needed. Continue to touch-up paint throughout where needed; if needed. Continue to clean scuff marks from wall throughout where needed; if needed. 15A NCAC 18A.1310 Walls and Ceilings: The walls and ceiling of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#32. Refurbish, reapply another coat of varnish or replace furniture (night stand and chair hand railing) which varnish is wearing and worn off.
15A NCAC 18A. 1319 Furnishings and Patient Contact Items: All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, drapes, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#36 · Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized −1
Observed rusted exterior refrigeration and freezer door on nourishment refrigeration in room 312. Observed interior top and area under microwave soiled. Refurbish exterior of refrigeration/freezer door or replace unit. Clean interior top and area under microwave in nourishment room.
Oct 26, 2020 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comment:
#3. Continue to touch-up paint walls where needed. Monitor any ceiling tile with water stains present and replace.
#8.The one shower curtain soiled at the bottom cleaned at time of inspection. Keep toileting and bathing equipment clean and in good repair.
#36. Monitor rust spot on interior top of microwave in fourth floor nourishment room and repaint or replace.
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
Repaint rusted metal on bar to vehicle therapy device. Refurbish/ apply wood sealant to railing on PT steps where the varnish is wearing/wore from hand railing. Monitor bed side stands in rooms and refurbish if needed.
All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
Sep 6, 2019 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO POINTS TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#42. All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above except during necessary periods of preparation and serving. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (a). Observed milk temping at 47F in nourishment kitchen located in unit "C". Facility stated that refrigerator had been recently stocked and per temperature log chart the unit was holding within the required temperature range a few hours prior to inspection. Milk was voluntarily discarded.
**Notes**
Inspection report emailed to: jlbernd@novanthealth.org
Inspection completed with Jamil Blackmon
#13 · Lavatory and bathing hot water between 100 and 116 F −1
Maintain the hot water at all resident accessible handwashing sinks and bathing facilities within the temperature range of 100°F to 116°F. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (e). Observed water temperatures above 116F in ACU, Pre Op, PACU, and first floor A. Water temperatures were corrected during the inspection.
Apr 8, 2019 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comments:
#3. Continue to clean scuff marks from walls. Touch-up paint where needed. Monitor and make sure leak in central supply has been repaired. No sign of roof/ceiling leak. Informed by staff the reason why plastic was taped to the ceiling and directed to the trash can was due to a previous leak. **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
#8. Leaking lug arm on toilet in 3009 repaired at time of inspection.**Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b).
#13.Observed hot water temperature at hand washing sink on third floor reach 118F. Mixing valve adjusted at time of inspection and observed water temperature throughout during the rest of the inspection 114-116F.
#21. Observed cardboard dumpster lids damaged. Replace cardboard dumpster with broken lids. **All solid wastes containing food scraps or other decomposable materials shall, prior to disposal, be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers, which shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids when filled or stored, or not in continual use. 15A NCAC 18A .1316 (a).
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
Observed damaged positioning pad and damaged pillow in radiology. Observed pole over bedding in 3009 dusty. Discard any damaged furniture/fixtures. Observed waiting room chairs in radiology room. Recommend replacing chairs in radiology rooms with more easily cleanable chairs. Observed underside of pad on radiology table soiled. Thoroughly clean under side of pad on radiology table and the table itself.
All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
Aug 8, 2018 99.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #8---Observed rust on legs of toilet chair in room 1378.
**Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b).
#35 · Patient contact items in good repair, properly stored, cleaned and disinfected −0.5
Observed tape residue on patient positioning bean bag in OR equipment room.
Patient contact items shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c).
Dec 18, 2017 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No Points were deducted for the following items:
28. Observed boxed bedside toilet stored on the floor in the soiled utility room 1327. Spoke with administrators about having box relocated.
**Suitable rooms or spaces shall be provided for the storage of all necessary equipment, furniture, and supplies, and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
**All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
43. Observed refrigerator at 46F in nourishment room in OSCUA. Maintenance was called to check refrigerator as soon as it became evident the temperature was high (prior to inspection). There was no hazardous items in the refrigerator at the time of inspection.
**All refrigerators shall maintain a temperature of 45°F or below. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (b).
NOTE: Inspection was conducted in mainly the new building. MRI which is located in the old building was examined due to it being in use. Renovations are still underway in the old building and several portions were inaccessible.
OSCUA, OSCUB and OSCUC (old building) were looked at during the inspection.
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
Observed pillow unraveling and patient positioning foam with a hole in CT Room #2. Observed patient positioning foam torn in CT Room #4. Needs to be replaced.
**All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
Feb 20, 2017 98 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Deducted:
#8. Observed a damaged cabinet at the sink in room 307. Observed tape on the shower hose in room 347. Observed the shower chair in room 347 with residue. Observed the toilet chair in room 428 with residue. Keep all restroom and bathing equipment clean and in good repair.
#28. Observed empty containers for crackers in the 4th floor nourishment room with debris. Observed the 4th room med room refrigerator collecting residue. Keep all storage areas clean.
#43. Observed a damaged thermometer in the 3rd floor nourishment room refrigerator. Keep all thermometers in good repair.
#17. Per 15A NCAC 18A .1313 (f) add the following to your back up water supply plan. 1) Indicate in the plan that the facility will continue to clean and disinfect common surfaces with pre-mixed cleaners and disinfectants (ex. toilet surfaces)
#33 · Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly −1
On the 3rd floor observed one soiled linen container not labeled and a bag of soiled linen open in a soiled linen room. Observed an overflowing container of soiled linen in Radiology.
Soiled linen shall be placed in a covered container or bag at the point of use and stored and handled so as to contain and minimize aerosolization of and exposure to any waste products. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled for soiled laundry use only. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
#34 · Laundry area and equipment clean, linen disinfected, clean laundry stored and handled separately −1
Observed clean linen exposed and not properly covered in the MRI area. Observed other patient care items stored with towels in the 3rd floor large shower room. Observed clean linen left out uncovered in PACU.
Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a separate room or area, or in another manner that will prevent contamination of clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
Laundry areas and equipment shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b) and .1312 (a).
Feb 24, 2016 96.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Jason Bernd received report by email.
2. Observed the floor with dust and debris in the pharmacy storage room, and the flooring was wet and/or stained just beneath the urinal in the public restrooms on the 1st floor. **Keep all floors clean and in good repair.
5. Observed the AC vent was broken in room 307. **Keep all ventilation equipment in good repair.
12. Observed no paper towels stocked in clean utility, prep and recovery. **All hand washing sink must be supplied with soap and towels.
18. Observed unlabeled water pitcher, R-7. ****Label all disposable water pitchers with the resident's/patient's first name and last name. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).
#8 · Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair −1
Observed a toilet was clogging and the sink was slow to drain in the public restroom across from pharmacy, and the a urinal with dried urine in the 1st floor public restroom.
**Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b).
**Keep all hand washing facilities clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b)
#10 · Bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes and emises basins properly cleaned and disinfected −0.5
Observed bedpan without any labeling, R-348.
**Label all disposable bed pans with the residents/patients name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c).
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
Observed the floor of the bed frame was rusty in the seam. Rusted/peeling bed frame, R-7. Soiled bed frame (iodine spot) in clean room, R-7.
**All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
#34 · Laundry area and equipment clean, linen disinfected, clean laundry stored and handled separately −1
Observed a fitted sheet with sticky residue in a clean room (309), and a unprotected clean pillow w/case in the MRI waiting area. Soiled linens covering clean pillows in PACU.
**Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a separate room or area, or in another manner that will prevent contamination of clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
Oct 20, 2015 96 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: Observed no paper towels in supply room, TCU. Hand sink blocked, 2nd floor clean utility. Hand soap at sink that not a hand sink, PT kitchen. **Keep sinks accessible fully stocked and put signs at sinks designating use and if it is not a hand washing sink remove soap.
#3 · Walls and ceilings cleanable, clean, good repair −1
Observed laminate behind beds loose, 4th floor. Secure to wall. Cracked glass door panel, OR10.**Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
#13 · Lavatory and bathing hot water between 100 and 116 F −2
Repeat-Observed hot water 78-98F in OR surgery prep hand wash stations.**Maintain the hot water at all resident accessible handwashing sinks and bathing facilities within the temperature range of 100°F to 116°F. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (e).
#34 · Laundry area and equipment clean, linen disinfected, clean laundry stored and handled separately −1
Observed clean cleaning rags in contact with wet floor signs on housekeeping cart.**Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a separate room or area, or in another manner that will prevent contamination of clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
Apr 9, 2015 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment #2: Flooring with linty build-up from slow drains for laundry discharge. **Keep flooring clean.General Comment #32: Observed torn mattress in OR 6. **Keep mattresses in good repair.General Comment #15: Install or provide documentation that chemical dispenser in decontamination room has a backflow preventer. **Cross connections are prohibited.General Comment #21: Observed leak in compactor, ground below compactor was sludgy. **All solid wastes containing food scraps or other decomposable materials shall, prior to disposal, be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers, which shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids when filled or stored, or not in continual use. 15A NCAC 18A .1316 (a).
#12 · Lavatories have mixing faucet or tempered water, soap hand towel and hand drying device −1.5
Observed soap dispenser with dead battery in room 2, CT. Soap and paper towel dispenser removed in 3TCU shower room.**Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all handwashing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).
#13 · Lavatory and bathing hot water between 100 and 116 F −2
Observed hot water between 92-102F throughout facility.**Maintain the hot water at all resident accessible handwashing sinks and bathing facilities within the temperature range of 100°F to 116°F. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (e).
Oct 31, 2014 97 / 100 · 3 violations
#12 · Lavatories have mixing faucet or tempered water, soap hand towel and hand drying device −1.5
Observed hand sink not working, OR soiled processing. Paper towels not dispensing, CT. Soap at hair wash sink instead of hand sanitizer.**All lavatories shall be supplied with hot and cold running water through a mixing faucet, or with tempered warm water. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).**Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all handwashing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d).
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
Observed torn mattress in Radiation. Brown splatter on bed frame, Room 4 P & R.**All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a).
#44 · Food stored above floor −0.5
Observed bottled water stored on floor in 2 areas.**Containers of food shall be stored above the floor, on clean racks, dollies, slatted shelves, or other clean surfaces in such a manner as to be protected from splash or other contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1323 (c).General Comment #15: Need an air gap at ice/water machine in P & R nurse's station.
Apr 21, 2014 96.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 32: A damaged green chair in 326. Repair/replace.General Comment: Keep all vacant rooms in overflow hall (pain center) clean. Only bathroom related items in bathrooms.
#5 · Ambient air temperature 65 to 85 F, equipment clean −1
Observed: AC filters collecting dust in several areas throughout facility.Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b).
#28 · Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored −0.5
Observed: Can beverages stored within 8" of the floor in the Pharmacy closet. The interior of a Pyxis unit collecting dust and debris (bottom) in a 3rd floor Med Room. A IV pole tray collecting dust and debris in CT.All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).Suitable rooms or spaces shall be provided for the storage of all necessary equipment, furniture, and supplies, and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a).
#33 · Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly −1
Observed: Soiled linen bags not pulled tight/closed properly in 4th floor and 3rd floor Soiled Linen Rooms. No lid on the soiled linen bin and the soiled linen cart lid left open in Prep/Recovery and PACU. The soiled linen not contained in the bags in the Soiled Linen Chute room. Soiled linen shall be placed in a covered container or bag at the point of use and stored and handled so as to contain and minimize aerosolization of and exposure to any waste products. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
#36 · Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized −1
Observed: The interior of the cabinets collecting cracker and coffee residue/debris in the 3rd floor Pantry.Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at such intervals as to keep them in a clean and sanitary condition. See rule .1320 (c).
Oct 14, 2013 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 3: Damaged wall and baseboard in OR hall. A loose sink from the wall and in need of being re-caulked in the Prep/Recovery restroom. Repair.13: Hot water of 118.5F in NICS. Maintain 100-116F.21: Rusted dumpster. Replace. 32: Damaged green chair in 420. Rusted blue cart in OR5. Replace/Repair. 36: Coffee grounds in a Nourishment cabinet on 3rd floor. Clean.
#5 · Ambient air temperature 65 to 85 F, equipment clean −1
Observed: Dusty AC filters in 3rd floor rooms. (repeat non-compliance)Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b).
#15 · Approved water supply, no cross-connections −2
Observed: No backflow prevention devices on the shower wands in 326, TCU shower room, and TCU hair sink. (repeat non-compliance). Cross-connections with sewage lines, non-potable water supplies, or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1313 (d).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NOVANT HEALTH CHARLOTTE ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL” or State ID 2060410008). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.