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A98

CAMP WILDERNESS RESORT

14523 CAROWINDS BV, Charlotte, NC 28273
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200454
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Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedSep 3, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMar 31, 2014

Score history

7085100 Mar 31, 2014: 96Dec 31, 2014: 94.5Mar 18, 2016: 97Apr 3, 2018: 97.5Jun 12, 2019: 98Feb 22, 2020: 97Apr 6, 2021: 98Apr 21, 2022: 98Jun 23, 2023: 98Dec 13, 2023: 98Aug 21, 2024: 98.5Sep 3, 2025: 98
Mar 31, 2014Higher is betterSep 3, 2025

Inspections & violations

Sep 3, 2025 A 98 · 1 violation
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live medium sized roach in cabin 12. Observed gnats in cabin 10.

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Aug 21, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed missing shower heads in Cabins 8 and 6.
#34 · Premises maintained to prevent breeding and harborages −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1826(i) The premises and guest rooms shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises and eliminating harborage conditions. Observed mice droppings under kitchen sink in Cabin 8. Observed holes in wall panels in Cabins 6, 5, 1, 9, and 11. Seal holes to prevent pest harborage.

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Dec 13, 2023 A 98 · 3 violations
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed apparent mice droppings in Cabin 14 under kitchen sink and in back corner of master bedroom. Observed apparent tunnels from wood-boring insect in Cabin 7 on back left wall panel behind kitchen sink.
#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 stain on bed linen in Cabin 9.
#34 · Premises maintained to prevent breeding and harborages
15A NCAC 18A .1826(i) The premises and guest rooms shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises and eliminating harborage conditions. Holes in wall panels observed in Cabin 4, 7, 9, 14. Observed gap behind electrical wall panel in Cabin 9. Seal knot holes in wall panels and gaps behind electrical wall panels to prevent pest harborage.

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Jun 23, 2023 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Joseph Pratt present during this inspection.
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed rusted shelving and damaged freezer wall/base in GWL. Need repair or replace and keep in good repair.
#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 damaged sofa couches in GWL. Repair needed. PIC stated that item will be fixed before next guests check in.

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Apr 21, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed rust on refrigerator door, on racks inside refrigerator and /or freezer, and on sides of refrigerator in cabins C2 and C7. 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Replace missing shower head in cabin C2. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Apr 6, 2021 A 98 · 2 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 Air returns in need of cleaning due to minimal build up of dust and debris.
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed mouse droppings in cabins 9 and 12 .

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Feb 22, 2020 A 97 · 3 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
4-202.16 Non food contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cracked freezer racks and ledges of freezer in small cabin C8 and large cabin L16.
#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 buildup on knife, cup stored as clean in L16.
#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 door open on dumpster.

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Jun 12, 2019 A 98 · 1 violation
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Observed buildup on shower head in cabin 12. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Observed stained shower curtain in cabin 12. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Apr 3, 2018 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
-Observed the inside of the coffee makers with residue and buildup. Clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1824(l) Equipment for preparing coffee and tea shall be kept clean, but is exempt from sanitization. -Observed no sanitizer onsite for food contact surfaces (examples refrigerator, microwaves, utensils, etc). *Sanitizer Make-up handout emailed. If facility chooses to use bleach and water, provide Chlorine test strips. If a Quat sanitizer is provided, ensure to use according to the manufacturer's instructions. 15A NCAC 18A .1824(f) Sanitizers used for sanitization of kitchenware and food-contact surfaces shall be maintained as required in Part 4-5 of the Food Code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2564.
#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used −1
Repeat: Observed boxes of toilet tissue stored on the floor and piled up high making it hard to move and clean. Store items according to the rule below and to help facilitate cleaning. Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).
#25 · Meets natural ventilation and lighting requirements
No Points Deducted: Observed window blinds in disrepair in C13. Replace. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (e) Where only natural ventilation is provided, outside openings shall be screened and in good repair.

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Mar 18, 2016 A 97 · 2 violations
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −1.5
Observed the water at 131F in cabins 1 and 14. Hot water in guest rooms shall be provided at a temperature of no less than 116°F (46.7°C) and no more than 128°F (53.3°C). 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (e). (NO POINTS DEDUCTED): -33. Observed lids missing on both green dumpsters and one missing a drain plug. All garbage and trash shall be collected and stored in covered containers in such a manner as not to create a nuisance. 15A NCAC 18A .1814 (a).
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
-Observed boxes of toilet tissue stored on the floor and piled up high making it hard to move and clean. Store items according to the rule below and to help facilitate cleaning. Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b). -Observed the laundry bins unlabeled. Label bins "Clean" or "Soiled" to prevent the clean and soil linen from coming in contact with each other. Soiled linen shall be so handled and stored as not to come in contact with clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (c). Ms. Kathy present during the inspection. Cabins 1 and 10-14 were inspected.

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Dec 31, 2014 A 94.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 13. Observed water in C5 at 111F.Hot water in guest rooms shall be provided at a temperature of no less than 116°F (46.7°C) and no more than 128°F (53.3°C). 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (e).25. -Observed a torn plastic pillow cover in C7.-Observed a hole in the sheet on 1 bed in C3.Bed linens, including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).*Note: Points will be doubled on any of the items listed as Repeat Non-Compliance if they are observed on the next inspection.Ms. Kathy present during the inspection.Cabins C3-C8 were inspected. All others were occupied, dirty, or closed for the season.Report emailed to shamarae.brown@carowinds.com
#7 · Fixtures clean and in good repair, provided in each room if required −1.5
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed pink and/or black buildup on the shower curtains in several cabins.Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#20 · Ventilation clean and in good repair −0.5
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed dusty window sills in several cabins.Windows and glass doors shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed rusted refrigerator in C5 & C8.-Observed some soiled drinking glasses in multiple cabins.-Observed black buildup collecting on the refrigerator gasket in C4.-Observed old food debris in the microwave in C3.-Observed plastic Wendy's cups in the cabinet in C3, and an open bag of chips in C5. Ensure all items from past guests are removed when rooms are cleaned.-Observed debris on the kitchen cabinet (under microwaves).Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed clean linen and toilet paper stored unprotected under the restroom handsinks. Ensure all clean linen is stored so they are protected from contamination.Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b).

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Mar 31, 2014 A 96 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Ms. Debby Faile present during inspection.GC #12: Observed outside faucets without backflow preventers. Observed no backflow preventers on showers with wands that fall below flood rim, cabins C9 and Lodge.**Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).GC #28: Observed some chewed wood and debris in cabinets in the Lodge. Make sure your facilities are checked for rodents. **All lodging establishments shall be kept free of roaches, flies and other pests. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (e).GC #7: Observed corroded sink faucet fixture in C9. Shower curtains with mildew/scale build-up.**Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).GC #33: Observed no drain plug in dumpster.**All garbage and trash shall be collected and stored in covered containers in such a manner as not to create a nuisance. 15A NCAC 18A .1814 (a).Note: Water heater in laundry and dryers are electric. Water heaters in cabins are electric.
#20 · Ventilation clean and in good repair −0.5
Observed dusty window sills in several cabins. Dusty ceiling fans in C1 and Lodge. floor vents dusty, several cabins.**Windows and glass doors shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).**Air conditioning and artificial lighting must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (a).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed dusty bed platforms, several cabins. Cabinets in kitchenettes need wiping out of dust and debris. Worn couches in Lodge. Rusted exterior of refrigerator, C9.**Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Observed clean linen stored below hand sinks in several cabins.**Protect clean linen from contamination.

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