8demerits
JOSEPH HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE
605 CLIFFS INN CR, Charlotte, NC 28214
Residential Care · NC permit/State ID 2060432110
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedSep 15, 2025
Inspections on record6
On record sinceFeb 21, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 21, 2020Lower is betterSep 15, 2025
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Joseph Breelove present during inspection.
#6 · Ventilation equipment clean and in good repair −2
15A NCAC 18A .1609 (b) Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed dust cover the AC vent upstairs, cleaning needed. Keep clean.
#29 · Utensils and equipment clean −4
15A NCAC 18A .1618 (b) All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be cleaned after each use.- Observed soiled microwave in the kitchen. Cleaning needed and keep clean.
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available −2
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (d) The residential care facility 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 facility 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. -Observed the facility without vomit and diarrhea written plan/kit. EHS provided the poster at the time of inspection and the facility shall have the kit together ready to go for such an event.
Oct 10, 2024 3 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
PIC: Mr. Joseph Breelove present during inspection
#33 · Food storage areas clean −3
15A NCAC 18A .1620 (d) All food shall be stored as required by Parts 3-302.11, 3-302.12, 3-305.11, and 3-305.12 of the Food Code,
incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653.- Observed packages of water bottles and boxes paper towels stored inside the toilet room downstairs. DIC- PIC removed items and place outside the toilet room. Ensure to store all food related supplies in an appropriate storage room and keep them off the floor at least 6 inches.
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (d) The residential care facility 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 facility 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- Observed the facility without vomit and diarrhea written plan. However the facility have all the supplies ready in the bucket for such an event. EHS provided the poster at the time of inspection
Aug 4, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
Mr. Joseph present during inspection
#10 · STORAGE: MISCELLANEOUS: Rooms or areas provided for storage of clothes, personal effects, luggage, supplies and equipment kept clean 2; medications, cleaning supplies, pesticides and other hazardous products properly stored as required 4 (.1616) −4
Rooms or spaces which are provided and used for the storage of clothing, personal effects, luggage, necessary equipment and supplies and for items not in routine use, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1616 (a). Observed one bedroom out of three. Linen and sheets looks in good repair. However unpleasant odor inside a room need to be addressed, keep clean and clean fresh smell.
Oct 28, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
REPEAT
Each resident will be provided soap and individual towels. These towels will be stored separately after being used. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (b). Observed wash cloths (4-5) all stored together in shower basin. (Keep separated)
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
REPEAT
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a). - Observed mattress cover ripped and in need of replacing in bedroom.
Jun 16, 2021 7 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Remove clothes off the floor in laundry room upstairs.
Rooms or spaces which are provided and used for the storage of clothing, personal effects, luggage, necessary equipment and supplies and for items not in routine use, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1616 (a).
Replace damaged blinds in 3rd bedroom upstairs.
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a).
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
Clean or replace shower curtain in 2nd bathroom upstairs.
Clean toilet in 1st bathroom upstairs.
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
Replace mattress cover on mattress in 1st bedroom upstairs on the left. Replace missing mattress cover on 2nd bedroom upstairs straight ahead. Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each resident and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (b).
#13 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Windows and fixtures in good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1609) −3
All rooms shall be well lighted by natural or artificial means. 15A NCAC 18A .1609 (a). Observed insufficient lighting in upstairs
bathroom shower area. ***This is a repeat violation***
Feb 21, 2020 5 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
Toilet, handwashing, bathing, and laundry facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (a). Observed gaps in grout in downstairs shower.
#13 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Windows and fixtures in good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1609) −1
All rooms shall be well lighted by natural or artificial means. 15A NCAC 18A .1609 (a). Observed insufficient lighting in upstairs bathroom shower area.
#14 · VERMIN CONTROL: PREMISES: Outside openings effectively screened or otherwise protected against entrance of flying insects, and flying insects absent 4; effective control of rodents and other vermin 4; approved pesticides properly used 4; premises neat, clean, drained and free of litter and vermin harborages and breeding areas 2 (.1615) −2
The premises shall be kept neat, clean, adequately drained, and free of litter and vermin harborage. 15A NCAC 18A .1615(a). Observed broken glass in yard by both exterior doors.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “JOSEPH HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE” or State ID 2060432110). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.