A100
SLEEP INN NORTHLAKE
6300 BANNER ELK DR, Charlotte, NC 28216
Limited Food · NC permit/State ID 2060140619
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedJul 1, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 29, 2024
Score history
May 29, 2024Higher is betterJul 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 1, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 2, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6).
Observed bulk cereal for customer self-dispensing without labeling. EHS discussed labeling options with PIC.
Jul 17, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility is still within 210 day parameters of being required to have a CFPM onsite.
EHS emailed copy of updated EHP handout.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed cereals provided for consumer self-dispensing without labels. EHS discussed labeling of items with PIC.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors maintained open while not in use. Maintain all lids and doors closed when not in-use.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plug in place during inspection. PIC stated that a drain plug had been ordered. *REPEAT*
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee’s personal food being stored above foods being sold by establishment. CDI- PIC removed items to designated area in a way that prevents potential for contamination.
May 15, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on-site during inspection. PIC stated certification was on its way to being completed but progress was halted.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Observed soiled towels at bottom of standing RIC. PIC stated towels are kept in unit to catch melting ice from unit thawing. PIC also stated towels are changed out weekly or as necessary. Increase cleaning and monitoring frequency.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Facility needs to have a drain plug for dumpster.
Dec 18, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. *Observed - No CFPM on-site during time of inspection. NOTE: No points deducted, establishment is still within 210 days since opening.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
*REPEAT* 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
*Observed - No hand soap or paper towels in dispensers at kitchen handsink. *CDI - PIC provided paper towels and hand soap to handsink.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf- *Observed - No written procedures for TCS Foods held using TPHC. *CDI - EHS provided establishment with TPHC procedures form via email.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf- *Observed - No digital thin probe thermometer on-site during time of inspection. PIC ordered new one scheduled to arrive tomorrow. EHS will conduct a verification visit within 10 days to verify establishment is in possession of thermometer.
May 29, 2024 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
PIC is not food safety certified. Permit is within 210 days of issuance. No point deduction.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
No hand towels at hand sink in kitchen. CDI added hand towels.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed sanitizer at 3 comp sink testing 0ppm lactic acid. CDI- GM has contacted Ecolab to repair dispenser system.
Chlorine bleach will be used to sanitize until repaired.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
Observed open containers of milk in upright cooler without date mark. CDI by date mark.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P
Observed apples on display without protection from consumers. CDI - PIC plastic wrapped apples.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SLEEP INN NORTHLAKE” or State ID 2060140619). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.