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A94.5

HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON CHARLOTTE UNIVERSITY

625 MCCULLOUGH DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111453
Latest gradeA (94.5)
Last inspectedJul 27, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceOct 23, 2025

Score history

7085100 Oct 23, 2025: 97.5Jul 27, 2026: 94.5
Oct 23, 2025Higher is betterJul 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 27, 2026 A 94.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. Obtain food-protection manager certification (for example, ServSafe certificate). For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf -Observed no paper towel at handsink in kitchen. -CDI- PIC provided paper towel.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed potato wedges holding below 135F in hot holding display case. -CDI- Because breakfast service lasts 3 hours (6am - 9am), EHS observed PIC discard potato wedges at 9am. PIC and EHS discussed TPHC procedures, and PIC decided to hold hot breakfast items (potato wedges, egg patties, sausage patties) on TPHC going forward, and will discard these items after breakfast service. EHS and PIC completed TPHC procedures during inspection. -REPEAT- 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 −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed sliced cheese (cheddar and pepperjack) held at breakfast line at 54F. -CDI- At end of breakfast service (9am), PIC voluntarily discarded the cheese slices. PIC and EHS discussed TPHC procedures, and PIC decided to hold sliced cheese on TPHC going forward, and will discard these items after breakfast service. EHS and PIC completed TPHC procedures during inspection. -REPEAT- 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 .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
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 high temperature dish plate not functioning. Replace battery or replace plate. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -REPEAT- 4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf -Observed no quat sanitizer available at 3-compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize. PIC stated facility just ran out of quat, and more will not arrive until truck comes tomorrow. -CDI- PIC obtained chlorine/bleach, to be used as sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. EHS and PIC made 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution and EHS provided PIC with test strips to use until quat sanitizer arrives tomorrow.

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Oct 23, 2025 A 97.5 · 10 violations
Inspector comments: EHS recommended TPHC for breakfast items as items were not properly holding temperatures. EHS provided PIC with TPHC written procedures.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf- Observed no written V&D cleanup procedures. -CDI- EHS emailed copy to PIC. -0.5- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result.2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee beverage with no lid stored on prep table. -CDI- PIC removed items. -0-
#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 items holding below 135F in hot unit and items sitting out of temperature control at 84F. -CDI- PIC to place breakfast items on TPHC and discard after breakfast service and items held at ambient air placed in RIC to cool back down. -1.5- 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 cheese held at breakfast line at 53F. -CDI- PIC to place items on TPHC and discard after breakfast service. -0- 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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-306.11 Food Display - Preventing Contamination by Consumers. -P- Observed washed apples on display for consumer self service that were not protected. -CDI- PIC relocated items and will ensure they are wrapped moving forward. -0- 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed waters stored on floor in dry storage area.
#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 food employee engaging in food prep with bracelets. -0-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed spoon stored in water at 101F. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and PIC removed items and placed at dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
#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 high temperature dish plate not functioning. Replace battery or replace plate. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** 4-301.12(A) Provide a three compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils. -Pf- Observed only 1 drain plug for 3-comp sink. -CDI- PIC provided 2 other drain plugs.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed NFCS of drink machine in need of cleaning due to dark growth/buildup. Observed shelving above 3-comp sink on left side in need of cleaning due to dust buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee keys stored on prep table and employee drink stored in RIF above retail items. -0-

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON CHARLOTTE UNIVERSITY” or State ID 20600111453). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.