5demerits
THE BROWNSTONE
6400 BURLWOOD RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Residential Care · NC permit/State ID 2060432118
Latest result5 demerits
Last inspectedJul 15, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMar 13, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 13, 2020Lower is betterJul 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 15, 2026 5 demerits · 3 violations
#2 · Floors and carpets in good repair −1
15A NCAC 18A .1607 All floors shall be kept in good repair. Observed floor tile caulking in need of repair in room 3 bathroom.
#10 · Handwashing facilities properly equipped −4
15A NCAC 18A .1610 (b) The residential care facility shall provide each resident with soap and individual hand-drying towels. These hand-drying towels will be stored separately after being used.
Observed facility with no papertowels in shared bathrooms. Needs paper towels.
#38 · Temperature indicating device provided and accurate
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .1620 (c) Cold holding equipment shall be provided with an indicating thermometer that is accurate to +/-3 degrees F.
Observed thermometer in refrigerator reading 50 and digital thermometer reading 36. Check manual thermometer in refrigerator for accuracy.
Jul 24, 2025 6 demerits · 3 violations
#39 · Food storage −4
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 raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Needs to be stored on bottom shelf.
#42 · Proper use of restriction, exclusion, and reporting
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (c) Residential care facility 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.
Observed facility does not have Employee Health Policy. EHS emailed a copy. Facility did not get copy last year due to management change
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available −2
15A NCAC 18A .1621(d) the residential facility shall have gloves, personal protective equipment, disinfectant, individual disposable towels, and a coagulating agent onsite for employees to use and a written procedure for employees to follow when responding to a vomitus or fecal matter on facility surfaces. The procedure shall specify the actions that employees shall take to minimize the exposure of employees, residents, guest, food, and additional surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
Observed facility did not have vomit and diarrhea cleaning procedure. EHS emailed a copy.
Aug 21, 2024 0 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS Hunter DeLaO and Kiara Brown were present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at:
Kiarasbrown@yahoo.com
#13 · Water availability, pressure, at required ranges
15A NCAC 18A .1611(d) residential care facilities shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and m 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. *NEW RULE, Observed hot water at 70F at handsinks in restrooms. Per conversation with owner, a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired.
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available
15A NCAC 18A .1621(d) the residential facility shall have gloves, personal protective equipment, disinfectant, individual disposable towels, and a coagulating agent onsite for employees to use and a written procedure for employees to follow when responding to a vomitus or fecal matter on facility surfaces. The procedure shall specify the actions that employees shall take to minimize the exposure of employees, residents, guest, food, and additional surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. EHS emailed facility required template along with employee health policy.
Jul 12, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
#13 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Windows and fixtures in good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1609) −2
Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1609 (b). Observed dust accumulation to ceiling vent located in room 1.
Jul 27, 2022 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #1-No backflow connections or cross connections with unapproved supplies shall exist. 15A NCAC 18A .1611 (c ). Observed outside faucet needs a backflow preventer
#4-Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at such intervals as to keep them in a clean and sanitary condition. 15A NCAC 18A .1618 (c ). Observed fronts of kitchen cabinets need cleaning.
#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) −2
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 a lot of extra beds and other items stored in garage, which has molded walls.
#13 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Windows and fixtures in good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1609) −2
Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1609 (b). Observed vent in hall dusty.
#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 cigarette butts in window box planter. Soffits with mold growth.
Mar 11, 2021 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No Points
#10-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 mattress and box spring on floor in garage. Attic access door above mattress open with insulation falling out. Staff said items are to be picked up but didn't know if they were going to storage or the dump. Protect clean items from contamination (if are going to storage).
#3 · FOOD SUPPLIES PROTECTION: All food clean, wholesome, no spoilage 6 (.1619) Adequate during storage/preparation/serving, potentially hazardous food 45° or 140°F above 5; refrigerators with temps 2; meat products cooked; meat products handled as required, no re-serving food 4; food stored above floor protected 2; No animals 4 (.1620) −5
All perishable foods shall be stored at such temperatures as will protect against spoilage. All potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at safe temperatures (45° F. or below, or 140° F. or above) except during necessary periods of preparation and serving. 15A NCAC 18A .1620 (a). Observed a consumer's lunch in microwave. Staff said been in there more than an hour at my arrival. Cover and put in refrigerator, if time (ie. a nap) is going to occur before eati
#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
Each resident will be provided soap and individual towels. These towels will be stored separately after being used. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (b). Observed no paper towels in kitchen. Keep paper towels available at all hand sinks.
Mar 13, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “THE BROWNSTONE” or State ID 2060432118). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.