A99
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - MATTHEWS
9420 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Matthews, NC 28105
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200459
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedFeb 13, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 30, 2014
Score history
Apr 30, 2014Higher is betterFeb 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 13, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed 3 boxes of clean hand towels, duvet covers, and pillows on the floor in clean storage room.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed dumpster with door opened.
Jul 7, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 18, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1
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 or hand drying device at handsink in main laundry room.
#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 minor black build up inside of drinking nozzle on water fountain located in gym.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor stained ceiling tiles in gym.
Aug 9, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed a pinkish buildup inside of ice machine in need of cleaning where the ice comes out of the machine as well as build up where the ice drains on the second and third floor ice machines.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed cleaning needed to remove dirt and debris on laundry room floor, observed restroom vent accumulating dust in laundry room restroom, and observed a water stained ceiling tile as well as a few tiles with holes in fitness room.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to protect items from contamination. Observed employees with unsealed drinks with straws stored with clean cart items and linens.
Oct 10, 2022 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on refrigerators in rooms: 332, 312, 212, 134, and 105. REPEAT.
#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 two burnt out light bulbs in room 312. -zero-
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed linens stored in bags on floor of storage room on second floor. PIC stated that bags of linen will be removed soon.
Jun 15, 2022 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Gaskets damaged in room 236 and 326
#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.
Two dead cockroaches in 1st floor stair hallway. CDI - Removed.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
Linen had stain on sheet in room 228 and 208. Further, room 208 had hair on sheet.
Apr 8, 2021 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#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 staining on ottoman in room 228.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor scuff markings to walls in housekeeping closets throughout facility. Observed minor ceiling stain in women restroom located near laundry room. Observed scuff markings to walls on first floor.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed boxes of linen and pillows stored on the floor in supply closets and laundry storage room.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed sliding doors opened on dumpster during time of inspection.
May 28, 2020 A 96 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 22, 2019 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 22, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 15, 2016 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 30, 2015 A 96 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 30, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - MATTHEWS” or State ID 2060200459). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.