97.5/ 100
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
10628 PARK RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Hospitals · NC permit/State ID 2060410031
Latest result97.5 / 100
Last inspectedJun 29, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceApr 8, 2019
Score history
Apr 8, 2019Higher is betterJun 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 29, 2026 97.5 / 100 · 4 violations
#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 slow draining at hand sink (3rd and 4th floor nourishment, 7431, 4427, 2405) need repair. Observed soiled hand sink in lactation room 4th floor Palm needs cleaning. Keep all hand sink clean and good repair.
#8 · Toilet rooms free of storage, handwash signs posted
.1312 (b) A sign shall be posted in each toilet room for institution employees, directing them to wash their hands after each visit to the toilet room and before returning to work.- Observed missing hand washing sign at hand sink in staff restrooms also in locker restrooms in Palm. Post hand washing sign in all restrooms where staff have access to.
#16 · Hot water between 105°F and 116°F −1.5
.1313 (d) Institutions shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing and bathing facilities. Observed hot water at 94F in Tower room 2229. Observed hot water at 102F in multiple rooms in NICU.
#38 · Food service equipment and utensils clean, good repair −1
.1320 (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled fridge need cleaning on 3rd and 4th floor lactation room, 2nd nourishment room/areas need cleaning. Observed rusted microwaves need repair or replace on 2nd floor nourishment areas. Palm. Keep all equipment clean and in good repair.
Jun 25, 2025 97.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#16 · Hot water between 105°F and 116°F −1.5
.1313 (d) Institutions shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing and bathing facilities.
Observed hot water in NICU 1607 reach only 100F. Observed hot water in room 2240 West Pine reach 101F.
#38 · Food service equipment and utensils clean, good repair −1
.1320 (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Observed build up in bottom of refrigerator in Maternity nutrition. Observed debris underneath microwaves throughout Palm Building.
#43 · Food brought into the institution by employees or visitors of patients or residents properly stored, labeled and dated
.1321 (b) Food brought from home by employees or visitors of patients or residents shall be stored separately from the institution's food supply as described in rule .1321 (a). Such food shall be labeled with the name of the resident or employee that the food belongs to and the date the food was brought into the institution. Labeling as required by this Rule shall not be required for food items stored in employee-designated or individual residents' refrigerators or rooms.
Observed fruit tray brought in by a patient with no date label, in nourishment 248 in Rehabilitation.
Dec 17, 2024 99 / 100 · 3 violations
#8 · Toilet rooms free of storage, handwash signs posted
.1312 (b) A sign shall be posted in each toilet room for institution employees, directing them to wash their hands after each visit to the toilet room and before returning to work. Observed no handwashing signs in Pine Building 3rd and 4th floors, Palmetto Tower 7th floor and staff lounge on 2nd floor.
#16 · Hot water between 105°F and 116°F
.1313 (d) Institutions shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing and bathing facilities. Observed hot water in Endoscopy procedure room 1 reach 93F and Radiology department between 70-93F. Ensure hot water is between 105F-116F.
#38 · Food service equipment and utensils clean, good repair −1
.1320 (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed nourishment room refrigerators on 2 West and in ICU in need of cleaning. Observed nourishment room microwave in Pine Building 4th floor in need of cleaning. REPEAT
Jul 13, 2023 98 / 100 · 10 violations
#1 · Floors and carpets cleanable, clean, good repair; carpet odor free
1309 (a) and (b) The floors in an institution shall be made of smooth, non-absorbent materials and shall be kept clean and in good repair. When carpet is present, it must be kept clean, odor free, and in good repair. Observed trash/fallen supplies under shelves in supply rooms, 2nd floor, 1st floor
#2 · Walls and ceilings clean, good repair
.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 metal door frames with chipped paint throughout Pineville. Palmetto Tower #4403 walls scuffed by chair, #2420 walls scuffed by chair, #2412 wall scuffed by chair. Maternity (wall scuffs in main entry way) Radiology (Door frames chipped throughout).
CDU (Soiled Utility) wall scuffed by large trash bins
#7 · Facilities provided, accessible, clean, good repair −1
.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 shower chairs/toilets soiled in clean rooms, room 3319, 4307. Replace toilet seat, room 2228. Foley’s from previous patient left in cleaned room, 2nd floor.
#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. NEW RULE- Observed an unlabeled urinal in patient room
#18 · Drinking fountains clean, good repair
.1314 (a) Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed drinking fountains with too high water pressure and splattering onto floor.
#32 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; mattresses dry, clean, good repair −0.5
.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 torn mattress in 2 rooms, 2nd floor. Rehab (#201) Bed Tray Dirty (gym) PT bed having ripped / damaged corners. CDU (#7) Tray Damage. ED (#1223) Damaged recliner cushion (#1213) Stretcher having broken handle, door lock missing screws (very loose) in need of repair. Frayed cover on bed in OR-urology room.
#38 · Food service equipment and utensils clean, good repair −0.5
.1320 (a) All food service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris/splatters in fridge/freezers and nourishment room cabinets and drawers.
#43 · Food brought into the institution by employees or visitors of patients or residents properly stored, labeled and dated
.1321 (b) Food brought from home by employees or visitors of patients or residents shall be stored separately from the institution's food supply as described in rule .1321 (a). Such food shall be labeled with the name of the resident or employee that the food belongs to and the date the food was brought into the institution. Labeling as required by this Rule shall not be required for food items stored in employee-designated or individual residents' refrigerators or rooms. Observed opened soda without labeling hidden behind cranberry juice, nourishment room 4th floor.
#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. This pertains to foodborne illness training.
#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. NEW RULE
Oct 14, 2022 98 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #3. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
Continue to touch-up paint door framing throughout where needed. Continue to tightly secure loose edges/corners of wall paper.
#19. Ice machines, buckets, other containers, and scoops shall be cleaned on a regular schedule such that they are kept free of scum, rust, mold or other contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (b). Observed interior or ice machine soiled in ICU nourishment. Thoroughly clean interior of ice machine nourishment. Observed ice machine used for hospital equipment (non consumable) soiled on 4th floor. Thoroughly clean interior of all ice machines.
#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). Observed laminate coming off over bed tables. Hospital is in the process of replacing over bed tables. Over bed tables have came in and is continuously being delivered. Clean old tape and adhesive from IV poles/poles on wheelchairs.
#35. Patient contact items shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c). Replace missing and damaged arm rest on wheel chair and geri chair.
#33 · Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly −1
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). Observed soiled linen stored/placed in soiled linen bin in soiled utility room not placed in bag or covered. (several floors)
#34 · Laundry area and equipment clean, linen disinfected, clean laundry stored and handled separately −1
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). Observed clean linen stored on side of tub and in chair in common bath. Store clean linen in clean linen room or a cabinet area. Observed several linen bins not covered in shared storage room. Cover clean linen bins stored in shared storage rooms.
May 10, 2022 99.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: #3. Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. All walls shall be easily cleanable. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
Continue to touch-up paint walls and door framing throughout where needed. Repair damaged wooden wall paneling in hallway area on 4th floor near elevator.
#18. Label all disposable water pitchers with the resident's/patient's first name and last name. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).
Observed drinking pitcher not labeled 2T palmetto- 2 rooms. Observed single service articles cups not protected on counter top in 4T palmetto.
#30. Medication carts shall be cleaned when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (c). Observed pill crusher soiled on 3T palmetto. Thoroughly clean pill crusher.
#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 chicken and vegetables stored in calm shells on table in ED nourishment room 1248. Per conversations with nursing staff time stamps are usually placed on clam shell trays with a start and disposal time. Clam trays of food discarded at time of inspection. Observed milk in refrigeration unit 47F (1T palmetto). Milk discard at time of inspection.
#28 · Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored −0.5
All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a). Observed patient care items stored on the floor in storage room/area of ICU. Observed blue diapers stored on the floor in PACU clean supply. Observed bandages stored in splash zone near hand washing sink. Do not store items/supplies near hand washing sink or in splash zone of handwashing sink in 4T Palmetto
Aug 19, 2021 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #3--Continue touching up paint throughout where needed, if needed #32--Observed 1 blanket not covered in soiled in utility room (4th or 5th floor) and 1 stained sheet in Bay 2 in Outpatient surgery. Shawn Blackmon present during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 10, 2020 99 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comments:
#3. Continue to touch-up paint throughout hospital where needed (bio hazard room, door framings, etc.). Monitor water stained ceiling tiles in Area E of lobby area and repair any roof or HVAC leaks.
#5. Replace damaged arm rest on wheel chair stored near entrance to rehab. Observed (1) stretcher than had clean linen present stored in main hallway area. Recommend placing a cover sheet over stretchers containing clean linen and stored in a high traffic area.
#32 · Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free −1
Observed lower section of mattress in maternity ward damaged along the seams. Observed damaged mattresses on stretchers in hallway used by transport. Replace damaged mattresses throughout where 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).
Dec 11, 2019 97 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #8 Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f). Observed slow drain in staff bath.
#17 Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). Water fountain too high pressure in maternity.
#18 Label all disposable water pitchers with the resident's/patient's first name and last name. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). Observed unlabeled water pitcher at endoscopy bay 23.
#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). Hot water took too long ( approximately two mins) to reach 100F in several areas.
#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). Observed rusted bedframes/ends and torn mattress in ED.
#33 · Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly −1
Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed beds in ED in hallway with one sheet, holes in sheet and wetspots. Soiled bed in (PRH) radiology exam room.
Apr 8, 2019 95.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING:
#3 - Observed water stained ceiling tiles in hallway by room 4326 of 4th floor and in clean utility room 2113. **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310.
#13 - Observed hot water reach temperatures above 116F in patient rooms 5333, 3303, and 3332. **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).
#17 - Observed water fountains with too high of pressure where water is splashing onto the floor in rehab, 4th floor, and ICU. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).
#32 - Observed tears on pillows in several areas of first floor. Observed rusted bed frame in 212. **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).
#33 - Observed soiled linen signage missing from small bins in several patient rooms, in endo, and radiology. **Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled for soiled laundry use only. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b).
#34 - Observed chemicals and other care items being stored on same cart with clean linen in hallway of med-surge 2 west. Observed boxes of tissues being stored on covered clean linen cart in clean utility of med-surge 2 west. **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).
#38 - Observed boxed meals from main kitchen being stored in refrigerator of storage room 1236 where a hand sink is not present. Only pre-packaged individually portioned items may be stored in this area. **Any area where food is portioned, served or handled (does not include activity kitchens serving food to 12 people or less) shall be equipped with a separate hand wash lavatory with hot and cold mixing faucet, soap and individual towels or hand drying device. 15A NCAC 18A .1320 (b).
#40 - Observed employee creamer brought from outside facility in nourishment of 1236 without labeling. **Food brought from home by employees or visitors of patients or residents shall be kept only as long as it is clean, and free from spoilage. 15A NCAC 18A .1321 (b).
#8 · Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair −1
Repeat Observed cleaning needed on the toilets in visitor restrooms of 3rd floor. Observed re-caulking needed behind the toilet in 2124. Observed slow draining sink in day surgery hallway patient restroom. Observed hand sink in radiology soiled utility room where sensor had dead batteries. Observed cleaning needed in the hopper of PACU.
**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)
#18 · Drinking utensils properly handled −1
Repeat Observed water pitchers without labeling in room 4328, 203, and 212.
**Label all disposable water pitchers with the resident’s/patient’s first name and last name. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a).
#28 · Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored −0.5
Repeat Observed cleaning needed in clean supply bins in clean utility rooms throughout.
**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).
#36 · Approved utensils and equipment, cleaned and sanitized −2
Repeat Observed crumb debris build-up in nourishment room cabinets throughout. Observed cleaning needed in nourishment refrigerators of 3rd floor, ED, freezer of med-surge 2 east & west, and in pump room of OR. Observed cleaning needed in nourishment room microwave of med-surge 2 west. Observed coffee pot being stored in the hand sink of nourishment room on CVICU. Employee stated this is where coffee pot is dumped and cleaned. EHS advised that coffee pot be cleaned in the kitchen or that water be used from coffee maker to rinse coffee pot out. No storage in hand washing sinks. **Activity kitchens or nutrition stations that are not approved to clean food service utensils and equipment shall return all food service utensils, equipment, and utensils not continuously subjected to high temperatures to the kitchen after each use to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. 15A NCAC 18A .1320 (b). ****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).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE” or State ID 2060410031). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.