A98.5
EMBASSY SUITES CHARLOTTE UPTOWN
401 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BV, Charlotte, NC 28202
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200558
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedFeb 4, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceApr 11, 2017
Score history
Apr 11, 2017Higher is betterFeb 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 4, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice −1.5
3-307.11* Food shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. - Observed buildup on ice machine chute (5th and 8th floor).
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed paint chipped on the corner in the storage room on 9th floor.
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
Observed torn mattress cover in room 516. Removed during the inspection
**15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.
Feb 24, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice −1.5
3-307.11* Food shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Observed buildup on ice machine chute (4th floor). Observed black or pink residue in ice machine chutes on 7th, 2nd and 8th floor. Needs cleaning. 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 box of toilet paper stored on floor in housekeeping storage. Needs to be stored to prevent contatmination.
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided
General Comment:
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 facility did not have test strips for sanitizer in laundry room. Facility has test strips in kitchen. EHS recommended keeping some test strips in laundry room as well.
Jan 22, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
#9 · Food and ice protected from environmental or other sources of contamination; proper dispensing of ice
3-307.11* Food shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Observed buildup on ice machine chute (4th floor). Observed debris in ice machine chute (5th floor)- CDI: Debris removed.
#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 stains on curtains (room 523).
#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 hair on sheets (room 523, 932), pillows (room 738), and mattress cover (room 634).
Jun 23, 2023 A 98 · 1 violation
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed wall damage in laundry room.
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Jun 14, 2022 A 97 · 2 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −3
4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf
Pink build up on ice machine on 5th and 2nd floor ice machines noted. CDI- Cleaned. REPEAT.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Baseboard damaged in room 420. PIC will repair.
Apr 15, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 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 pink build up on ice machine chutes throughout building, cleaning frequency to ice machine chutes needs to be increased.
#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 litter surrounding cardboard dumpster area. Clean.
Jun 10, 2020 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 13, 2018 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 11, 2017 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EMBASSY SUITES CHARLOTTE UPTOWN” or State ID 2060200558). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.