9demerits

MECKLENBURG COUNTY JAIL CENTRAL

801 E 4TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202

Local Confinement · NC permit/State ID 2060450005

Latest result9 demerits

Last inspectedOct 23, 2026

Inspections on record13

On record sinceJun 20, 2014

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

Jun 20, 2014Lower is betterOct 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 23, 2026 9 demerits · 3 violations

#2 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; light colored, washable to level of splash 2; kept clean 2 (.1508) −3

Observed touch up paint needed in 1700. Observed water stained ceiling in 3200 and outside of 3007 (hallway). **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1508 (a).

#3 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Adequate in all areas as required 4; fixtures, equipment in good repair and clean 4 (.1509) −4

Observed paper towels covering the vents in cells in 2700, 3100, 4100. **Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1509 (b).

#4 · TOILET, HANDWASHING AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, handwashing, bathing facilities adequate, convenient 2; fixtures approved, in good repair, and clean 2; lavatory provided in kitchen 2; mixing faucet, soap, towels 1; hot water supply adequate 4 (.1510) −2

Observed build up in the showers in pods 1800, 2540, 5300 and 5700. Tiles were also cracked. **All bathing facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (b).

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Dec 9, 2025 11 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following: 11. Observed mat torn in 3600 (cell 16). **All furniture, bunks, mattresses, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1517 (a).

#2 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; light colored, washable to level of splash 2; kept clean 2 (.1508) −3

Observed touch up paint needed in 5300 and 3600. Observed water stained ceiling tile in 6300. Observed water stained ceiling tile outside of 3300. **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1508 (a).

#3 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Adequate in all areas as required 4; fixtures, equipment in good repair and clean 4 (.1509) −4

Observed paper towels covering the vents in cells on 6700 and 4200. **Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1509 (b).

Observed build up in the showers in pods 6700, 5700 and 3600. Tiles were also cracked. **All bathing facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (b).

#9 · VERMIN CONTROL: PREMISES: Outside openings effectively screened or otherwise protected against entrance of flies, etc., or flies absent 4; effective control of rodents or other vermin 4; pesticides properly used and stored 2: premises clean and free of vermin harborages and breeding area 2 (.1515) −2

Observed drain flies in the shower in 6300. **Effective measures shall be taken to keep flies, rodents, and other vermin out of the facility and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .1515 (a).

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Dec 18, 2024 9 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: No demerits were taken for the following: 11. Observed mattress torn in unit 2304. **All furniture, bunks, mattresses, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1517 (a).

#2 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; light colored, washable to level of splash 2; kept clean 2 (.1508) −3

Observed water stained ceiling tiles on the hallway on floors 6th, 4th and 3rd. Observed water stained ceiling tile outside of 2520. Observed staining on the ceiling in cell 45 (pod 6300). **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1508 (a).

#3 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Adequate in all areas as required 4; fixtures, equipment in good repair and clean 4 (.1509) −4

Observed light shield in need of cleaning in cell 4 (pod 5300). **Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1509 (b).

Observed build up in the showers in pods 5300, 5700, 3800 and unit 2510. **All bathing facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (b).

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Dec 13, 2023 14 demerits · 5 violations

#1 · FLOORS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; kept clean 2; sloped, impervious, and floor drain, if required 2 (.1507) −3

Observed floor tile in the shower in need of repair/cleaning in pods 1900, 2510 and 5800. **All floors must be easily cleanable and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1507(a).

#2 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: Easily cleanable, in good repair 1; light colored, washable to level of splash 2; kept clean 2 (.1508) −3

Observed ceiling stained in G-Unit 830. Observed shower wall in need of repair/cleaning in 1700, and 4200. Observed shower ceiling in need of repair in 5800, 6700. Observed paint peeling in pod 3600. Observed stained ceiling tile on 3rd floor near pod 3200 and laundry room. Observed ceiling peeling near the toilet in pod 6900. Observed wall damage in cell 13 (pod 1800). **Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1508 (a).

#3 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Adequate in all areas as required 4; fixtures, equipment in good repair and clean 4 (.1509) −4

Observed paper towels on the light shield in cell 27 (pod 4200), cell 49 (pod 5800), cell 14 (pod 6100) and cell 35 (pod 3700) **Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1509 (b).

Observed shower build up in pod 3600, 6100, and 6900 **All bathing facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1510 (b).

Observed dead insects in G-Unit (not currently being used), insects in pod 3600 and drain flies in pod 4300. **Effective measures shall be taken to keep flies, rodents, and other vermin out of the facility and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .1515 (a).

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