A97
HILTON GARDEN INN CHARLOTTE PINEVILLE
425 TOWNE CENTRE BV, Charlotte, NC 28134
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111369
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedJul 23, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJul 18, 2025
Score history
Jul 18, 2025Higher is betterJul 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 23, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed one package of sliced lettuce in fliptop and two in WIC opened yesterday without date marks. EHS advises PIC speak to evening crew about need to abide by proper date marking.
CDI- Date of opening confirmed, lettuces dated. (-3)
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed unlabeled liquid of unknown identity in squirt bottle on prep top.
CDI- Bottle emptied and removed from area. (-0)
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-306.11 Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means. P
Observed unwrapped apples on display in customer self service area.
CDI- Apples pulled for washing and wrapping. (-0)
Jan 12, 2026 A 95 · 6 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed liquid pasteurized eggs beside raw shell eggs in lowboy.
CDI- Pasteurized eggs moved to top shelf. (-1.5)
3-302.11 (A)(2)Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.
Observed raw bacon beside raw chicken in RIC.
CDI- Bacon moved to rack above chicken, beside other raw beef.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed several expired TCS sauces/dressings in lowboy.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items. (-3)
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
Observed raw salmon in sealed ROP with instructions to remove from packaging upon thawing, which PIC states has been in refrigeration since Saturday.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes improperly thawed salmon. (-0)
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed sani-bucket with wiping cloths stored on ground beside cook line.
CDI- Bucket brought to bottom rack of prep top. (-0)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed one cutting board with severe scoring, no longer cleanable.
CDI- PIC disposed of board and replaces with new. (-0.5)
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat violation
REPEAT- no escalation of points due to separate area than last inspection.
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed several light in cook line hood with peeling from material coating bulbs. PIC makes a work order with maintenance for bulbs during inspection. (-0)
Jul 18, 2025 A 96.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: -Breakfast items on serving line held on TPHC, including individual yogurts.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed raw shell eggs beside pasteurized eggs in WIC.
CDI- PIC moves raw shell eggs to bottom rack. (-0)
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed all TCS foods inside cook line RIC above 41F. PIC unsure when items were last at 41F or below.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items. (-1.5)
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed many expired TCS sauces/dressings in lowboy.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items. (-1.5)
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloth hung from side of sanitizer bucket, so it was not making contact with sanitizer solution.
CDI- Wiping cloth placed into sanitizer mix at proper 200ppm. (-0)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed large RIC near cook line go from 40F to 46F ambient temperature after short time of door open; unit not able to store TCS foods.
CDI- PIC calls in work order and to utilize alternate lowboys, fliptops, or RIC for TCS foods until unit is repaired. (-0)
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scoring.
CDI- PIC replaces with new boards. (-0)
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed water from AC unit leaking through ceiling tiles in corridor leading into kitchen. No contamination to food observed or food stored nearby to leak. Repair et earliest opportunity, and replace at tiles with water damage. (-0.5)
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HILTON GARDEN INN CHARLOTTE PINEVILLE” or State ID 20600111369). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.