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A95

BUDGET INN

2224 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200536
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedDec 19, 2025
Inspections on record11
On record sinceMay 6, 2015

Score history

7085100 May 6, 2015: 92.5Apr 21, 2016: 97Jun 1, 2018: 98Jun 25, 2019: 96Jun 1, 2020: 95Mar 30, 2021: 95Jun 1, 2022: 96Jun 28, 2023: 96Oct 23, 2023: 94.5Oct 18, 2024: 93Dec 19, 2025: 95
May 6, 2015Higher is betterDec 19, 2025

Inspections & violations

Dec 19, 2025 A 95 · 3 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed backing of drapes with staining sporadically throughout building. Observed lamp shade with staining in room 322. Observed slit in chair cushion in room 322. Observed lamp shades with staining in room 322. Observed yellow staining on pillow case in room 322. Observed dresser and night stain with debris build up in room 322.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed popcorn ceiling peeling around light in bathroom in room 322. -General comment.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed dumpster doors opened. 5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed mattress stored outside of dumpster area.

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Oct 18, 2024 A 93 · 2 violations
#24 · Sewage and waste water disposal −4
5-403.12 Drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. - Observed wastewater discharging from AC unit water lines sticking out of the exterior wall of the facility into plastic containers. Wastewater should be discharged into an approved plumbing system. Repair plumbing system to allow for proper disposal of wastewater. REPEAT
#34 · Premises maintained to prevent breeding and harborages −3
15A NCAC 18A .1827(a) There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. - Observed small trash cans stored underneath AC units on the exterior of each room to catch water dripping from units. Remove trash cans as undrained areas create mosquito breeding places. REPEAT

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Oct 23, 2023 A 94.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Rooms 105, 312, and 324 were available during inspection. Rooms 312 and 324 were in the process of being cleaned from guests checking out shortly before inspector arrived.
#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. - PIC unable to locate quat sanitizer test strips in facility. Obtain quat sanitizer test strips.
#24 · Sewage and waste water disposal −2
5-403.12 Drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. - Observed wastewater discharging from AC unit water lines sticking out of the exterior wall of the facility into plastic containers. Wastewater should be discharged into an approved plumbing system. Repair plumbing system to allow for proper disposal of wastewater.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. - Observed damaged floor tile/small hole in floor tile of room 324. Repair.
#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 mattress cover to be visibly dirty as well as a hole in the bed cover of room 105. Clean mattress cover and replace damaged bed cover.
#34 · Premises maintained to prevent breeding and harborages −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1827(a) There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. - Observed small trash cans stored underneath AC units on the exterior of each room to catch water dripping from units. Remove trash cans as undrained areas create mosquito breeding places.

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Jun 28, 2023 A 96 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Inspection lead by EHS, Konya Parker.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Observed build up on tub flooring in rooms 206,207 &222. Observed debris on vents in bathroom located in rooms 206,207 & 222 . Observed broken dresser drawers in room 206. Observed rip in curtains and hole in chair in room 207. Observed stains on chair, crack in bathroom sink and refrigerator with staining in room 222.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris build up on flooring under handsinks throughout. EHS advises facility to complete detailed cleaning under handsinks throughout facility.
#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 red spot on bed linen located in room 207.

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Jun 1, 2022 A 96 · details not yet loaded

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Mar 30, 2021 A 95 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 1, 2020 A 95 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 25, 2019 A 96 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 1, 2018 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 21, 2016 A 97 · details not yet loaded

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May 6, 2015 A 92.5 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BUDGET INN” or State ID 2060200536). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.