A98

ECONO LODGE

1938 MOORE RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200413

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedAug 12, 2026

Inspections on record13

On record sinceMar 12, 2014

Score history

Mar 12, 2014Higher is betterAug 12, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 12, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations

#25 · Meets natural ventilation and lighting requirements

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (d) Light intensity shall be at least 20 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor in areas for handwashing, warewashing, equipment storage, utensil storage, and in toilet rooms. Observed light out in 233 bathroom. Need repair.

#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed tub floor cover peeling up in 117. Needs repair. Points not increased due to nature of the violation and overall compliance. REPEAT.

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Aug 26, 2025 A 96 · 2 violations

#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed texture sticker on floor of shower peeling at the corner in 217. Observed minor stain on mattress cover in 113. Needs repair. REPEAT. points not increased due to improvements.

#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling peeling in 217. Needs repair. REPEAT. Points not increased due to improvements.

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Sep 20, 2024 A 95 · 5 violations

#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice

15A NCAC 18A .1823 ( c) All ice machines for use by guests shall dispense ice without exposing stored ice to guests. Observed in the interior part of the ice machine chute black build-up.

#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1

15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment. Observed no test strips in the laundry room for sink and surface sanitizer. REPEAT

#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed in room 116 mini fridge with cracked and rusted racks and office chair w/ minor tears on the sides and back; stains on mattress cover and on pillows. Observed in room 206 bathtub in need of cleaning and mini fridge with black build up on ice tray; stained mattress cover and food debris on chair cushion. Observed in room 228 bathtub with crack near the drain; pull out mattress w/ stains and major food debris; stains on bed linens and pillows. Observed in rooms 112 sofa mattress stained and dusty floors underneath, w/ visible tears and food debris; stained sofa cushions and bathroom grout w/ black build-up.

#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed in room 228 4 areas where the popcorn ceiling is in need of repair. Observed in rooms 112, 116, 206, and 228 air vents covered in dust and in need of cleaning.

#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed in rooms 116, 206, 228 dead insects throughout the rooms.

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Feb 19, 2024 A 95 · 5 violations

#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1

#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in laundry room. REPEAT

#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed shower floors in need of cleaning in rooms 130 and 232. Observed toilet in room 206 in need of cleaning. Observed damaged bathtub mat in room 204. REPEAT

#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris in and around pull out couches in rooms 130 and 232.

#37 · Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled

15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed house keeping cart with unlabeled chemical bottles.

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Mar 9, 2023 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice −1.5

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1823 (c ) Ice used for room service shall be manufactured from a water supply that complies with 15A NCAC .1700 rules and 15A NCAC 18C rules and shall be stored and handled in a manner so as to prevent contamination. Observed mildew accumulating on ice machine dispenser. Need cleaning as often to keep clean.

#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-101.19 Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent clenaing shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non absorbent, and smooth material. Observed food residues in microwave in 130, need cleaning. Observed rusted on the bottom of refrigerator in 217, need repair or replace.

#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1

#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed crack/ hole on the bathtub wall in 130, 111, need repair. Observed stain/damaged on bathtub mat, inside the tub in room 217, 206. Need repair or replace.

#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed peeling ceiling in room 217, and dusty vent in bathroom throughout building. Need repairing/ cleaning.

#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed stain on spring box cover in room 111, stain on pillows in room 206, 232. Recommend wash or cover case.

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Jan 20, 2022 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded