A97.5

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES MATTHEWS

8540 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Charlotte, NC 28227

Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200485

Latest gradeA (97.5)

Last inspectedAug 11, 2026

Inspections on record14

On record sinceJul 29, 2013

Score history

Jul 29, 2013Higher is betterAug 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 11, 2026 A 97.5 · 2 violations

#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used −0.5

15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed boxes of cups stored on the floor in the 3rd floor storage room. Needs to be stored off the floor. REPEAT.

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

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed wooden board under ice machine on second floor due to damaged floor underneath. Observed cracked floor tile next to ice machine on 3rd floor. Needs repair. REPEAT. Points not increased due to repairs made to ceilings from last inspection.

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Aug 6, 2025 A 96.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Facility is putting in new mattress during inspection.

#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 ice machines with pink/black residue build up on floors 2 and 3. REPEAT.

#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used

15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed single-use cups stored on the floor in storage room.

#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 damage over ice machines on 2nd and 3rd floors. Observed cracked floor tile next to ice machine on 3rd floor. Needs repair.

#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 boxes of linen stored on floor in storage room. Needs to be off the floor.

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Sep 11, 2024 A 96.5 · 5 violations

#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required

15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ice machine soiled with residue build up on floors 2 and 3.

#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 soiled mattresses in rooms 217, 307, 407, 411. Observed carpet stains in rooms 324 and 411. Observed pull out mattress in 217 torn, stained, and had food debris. Found used personal care item under mattress in room 407. Item leaked onto box springs.

#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed roof leak with black build up in room 407. Observed bathroom wallpaper torn and peeling in room 411.

#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained

5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed trash accumulating outside of dumpster area 5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed dumpster doors open.

#37 · Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled −1.5

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 bottle of cleaner (blue liquid) without a label and stored on housekeeping cart and used as a disinfectant.

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Feb 19, 2024 A 96 · 4 violations

#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 kit for Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner in the laundry room. REPEAT.

#29 · Linen changed between guests and as required −1.5

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Bed and bath linen shall be provided for each guest and shall be changed between successive guests. Linen found on pull-out cot. Staff stated guests are supplied with cot linen upon request. Found in Room 314 designated as Clean Ready.

#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination

15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf of cart with cleaned linens.

#37 · Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled −1.5

15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. House keeping carts with unlabeled chemical bottles. Unclear if Ecolab Quat 146 or Ecolab Sink and Surface is being utilized by facility. Both present but no test strip for Sink and Surface.

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Mar 13, 2023 A 97 · 6 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. Observed minor food residue in microwaves through out. Observed microwave in room 128 has a burn damaged surface on right wall. Observed dirty refrigerator in need of cleaning in room 224, 424

#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used −0.5

15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed cup, bowl, paper towel, linen, etc..in cardboard boxes stored directly on the floor. Recommend to store all items off the floor at least 6 inches to prevent contamination.

#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided

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 kit for sanitizing solution in the laundry room. The facility has a test kit in the kitchen. Recommend for facility to also obtain their own test kits in the laundry room.

#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged wall in one of the linen chute room from parking of cleaning carts. Maintenance has been working on repair, recommend to put hard panel/bumper to prevent incident to occur again.

#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. Observed stain on mattresses in room 305, 306. Observed no mattress cover and debris on mattresses in room 306, recommend to have mattresses cover to prevent damage. Observed stain pillow case cover in room 305. Observed stain on box spring cover in room 128, 413. Observed hair strains on bed in room 224. Observed dead bug between the mattress and box spring, need details cleaning.

#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one dumpster is missing a drain plug, replace drain plug to prevent insects/rodents harborage.

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Apr 29, 2022 A 98 · details not yet loaded