A99
HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON NORTHLAKE
7227 SMITH CORNERS BV, Charlotte, NC 28269
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110742
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedAug 20, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceAug 4, 2023
Score history
Aug 4, 2023Higher is betterAug 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 20, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment serves breakfast from 6AM - 9AM. All food is held on TPHC and discarded at the end of breakfast service. Written TPHC procedures are posted on board. Start and end times are tracked on dry erase board.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Repeat violation
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed bulk cereals for customer self-dispensing without manufacturer's labels provided. -REPEAT- -1 point-
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a wrist watch. -0 points-
Mar 30, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment serves breakfast from 6AM - 9AM. All food is held on TPHC and discarded at the end of breakfast service. Written TPHC procedures are posted on board. Start and end times are tracked on dry erase board.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. -REPEAT- -1 point-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed bulk cereals for customer self-dispensing without manufacturer's labels provided. -0 points-
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single use coffee filters stored upright and without protective packaging on top of coffee maker. -0 points-
Aug 22, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment serves breakfast from 6AM - 9AM. All food is discarded at the end of breakfast service. Establishment is switching to TPHC for TCS foods on breakfast hot bar. Written procedures have been given to PIC. Start and end times will be tracked in kitchen.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. -REPEAT- -1 point-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single use paper cups being used as utensil scoops for dry ingredients in kitchen. Discard single use cups and replace with utensil that is durable, smooth, and easily cleanable. -0.5 points-
Mar 21, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during entire inspection. *REPEAT*
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed egg bites held in hot box below 135F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. *REPEAT* points not escalated due to # of items out of temp and overall improvement since last inspection.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed sliced cheddar and Swiss held on cold plate temping above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS discussed CH methods for TCS items being held at temperature with PIC. Facility will use food grade sheet paper to store sliced cheeses on cold plate to maintain temp.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed facility holding sanitizer at a concentration above 400ppm in 3-comp sink. Facility normally uses dish machine to clean dishes, per the PIC. CDI- PIC diluted quat sanitizer to a concentration between 150-400 ppm. EHS confirmed.
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed potato wedges, sausage patties and egg bites being thawed on prep counter. CDI- EHS discussed approved thawing methods with PIC. PIC removed items to standing RIC.
Aug 21, 2024 A 97 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. *Observed - No serve safe CFPM on-site during the time of inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- *Observed - 2 plates and 1 bowl with debris build up. *CDI - PIC placed them into 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
*REPEAT* 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- *Observed - Cheese Omelet, egg and cheese biscuit, and mini sausage biscuit below 135F. *CDI - PIC switched items to TPHC to be discarded at 9 a.m. (food was placed into HH unit at 6 a.m.). PIC would like TPHC procedures form to use TPHC from now on due to breakfast being from 6-9 a.m. and food being discarded at the end everyday either way. NOTE: Points deducted remain the same due to severity.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf - *Observed - Omelets without date marking. *CDI - PIC stated item was prepped yesterday and placed date mark on them.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - *Observed - Expired Test strips at 3 comp sink. A verification visit will be conducted within 10 days to verify that establishment has test strips that can accurately measure sanitizer concentration.
Jan 26, 2024 A 97 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PIC will hang sign on Tall RIC to not store TCS foods until repaired or replaced.Will keep no TCS foods in Tall RIC
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed Oatmeal, Egg and cheese omelet , cheese omelet, bacon egg and cheese sandwich below temp. See temp chart. CDI..PIC reheated items
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Milk, sausage egg and cheese sandwhich, Egg and cheese bagel sandwhich, above 41f see temp chart..CDI..PIC voluntarly discarded items.. EHS will come back to check cold holding
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed cereal dispenser without labels. Just the words “healthy”.
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed glass bowels of food items without labels. label items.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.Observed food employee without hair restraint.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed tall RIC fan not working, ambient temp 47F.. Please see #22 PIC will post a sign for to not put in RTE, or Dairy or Milk until RIC is at temp. PIC will use RIF for foods and have employee come in early to thaw foods or from freezer to oven.
Aug 4, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no test kit/ thermometer for high temperature dish machine in facility. Verification visit to ensure facility acquires a test kit/thermometer for dish machine.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse and employee cellphone being stored on prep surface in kitchen area. CDI: Employee relocated purse and cellphone to designated area.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON NORTHLAKE” or State ID 20600110742). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.