A99
HAMPTON INN LAKE NORMAN
19501 STATESVILLE RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200313
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedJul 15, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceAug 21, 2013
Score history
Aug 21, 2013Higher is betterJul 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 15, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed black buildup in ice machine on 5th floor. Keep clean.
Jul 7, 2025 A 97.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Jeanna Hoffman present during inspection
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained/soiled microwaves in room 425, 314, 227. Observed soiled ice machine in the chute cavity on 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floor. Cleaning needed and keep clean.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces −1.5
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed clean supply boxes (pillows, linens, sheets, toileting supplies) stored on the floor in storage room on 5th and 3rd floor. Keep/store all supplies off the floor at least 6 inches.
Aug 15, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
REPEAT
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed microwaves with food residues, and debris in rooms 203 and 525. Observed soiled ice machine in the chute cavity on 2nd and 5th floor. Better cleaning needed and keep clean.
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.- Observed dead bug on the floor in 504.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces
15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.- Observed supply (pillows, linens, sheets) boxes stored on the floor in storage room on 5th floor. Keep/store all supplies off the floor at least 6 inches.
Oct 18, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed microwaves with food splash, residues, and debris in rooms 219 and 303. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed residues and brown staining on base of cabinetry in rooms 219. -0 points-
Mar 10, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed food debris inside top wall of microwaves throughout. Need cleaning and maintain to keep clean between guests.
#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 stain bathtub in room 502. Observed dusty cabinet where the refrigerator stored in the room throughout. Keep detail cleaning.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed stain on box spring cover in room 519. Observed hairs strain on bed linen in room 519, 411, 222. Keep detail cleaning.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces
15A NCAC 18A .1827(g) A storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and supplies and stored in a manner to aoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles. Observed boxes of single used cups in one of the storage room. Recommend to stored all supplies or single used items off the floor at least 6 inches to avoid contamination.
Feb 10, 2022 A 98 · 1 violation
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris collected underneath bed inside guest room #115, Observed debris collected up against bumpers underneath box springs inside guest rooms #518, #214 in need of general cleaning.
Apr 8, 2021 A 95.5 · 5 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean. Observed Ice machine chute on the 3rd and 2nd floor with black and pink residue. Observed some debris in refrigeration in room 425. Keep clean and maintained. -REPEAT-
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided
15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment. Quat sanitizing test kit was expired 2020. Obtain a new test kit.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests. Sanitizer at in-use housekeeping cart was measured at 100 ppm of Quat. Ensure that the sanitizer is at least 200 ppm of Quat.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed both mattress covers in room 319 had some hair on the cover. Observed both mattresses in room 205 stained. -REPEAT-
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed half of the lid to the dumpster missing. General manager stated they have a work order to have this replaced.
Jun 29, 2020 A 98 · 3 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean
15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
Observed ice machine shute on 1st and 2nd floor with black and pink residue.
Observed pink residue on water machine dispenser on first floor.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Repeat Violation 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.
Observed pink residue on shower head in room 520.
*Points not escalated due to improvement from last inspection*
#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 stained mattress in rooms 112 and 125.
Observed hair strands on mattress in room 125 and 520.
Jul 10, 2018 A 96 · 3 violations
#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 carpet underneath bed in need of cleaning in room #114.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed misc storage stored directly on floor in linen storage area in laundry room; (store to facilitate cleaning).
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed doors open on dumpster.
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed misc wooden pallets and street post / sign in need of removal from refuse area.
Jan 26, 2017 A 95 · 3 violations
#16 · Ice buckets with liners, ice bucket lids washed, rinsed and sanitized in an approved manner −2
When properly fitting disposable food grade liners are provided, ice buckets shall be treated as non-food contact surfaces and shall be washed, using an all purpose cleaner suitable for food contact surfaces, and rinsed. The lid used with the lined ice bucket shall be washed, rinsed and subjected to an approved sanitizing treatment in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (b). Observed ice bucket lids not being W/R/S. Housekeeping staff sprayed it with window cleaner and wiped with a dirty rag.
#17 · Ice machines clean and in good repair; ice machine meet requirements −1.5
Ice Machines, equipment, utensils, and the room or area in which the machines are located shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (c). Observed ice machines on 1st and 2nd floors with visibly soiled chute. Ice machine on 5th floor with leak running from top.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1813 (b). Observed linen stored on floor and under shelving in several storage rooms. Linens stored against dirty wall in laundry room. Water main leaking into a container in clean linen room in laundry area. Protect clean linens from contamination.
Sep 30, 2015 A 97 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: _7. Observed shower heads in guestrooms throughout with pink buildup.Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −1.5
Observed hot water between 108 and 109 throughout. Facility lost hot water due to maintenance issue with pump. Notify health department of interruption in utilities.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).
#29 · Coffee and tea makers kept clean −1.5
Observed coffee maker filter basin collecting residue in 513 and 527.Coffee and tea makers shall be kept clean. Coffee or tea pots and other multi-use items exposed to heat during use may be washed and rinsed in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (f).
Nov 24, 2014 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 3. Observed light dusty in hallway on 5th floor.Floors, walls, and ceilings located in Lobby, Halls, Stairs, and Vending Areas, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1808 (b).15. Observed ice bucket with residue inside in room 402.Multi-use utensils such as glasses, cups, ice buckets, or ice bucket lids when used, shall be washed, rinsed and subjected to an approved sanitizing treatment, and stored and handled in a manner to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1811 (b).27. Observed cabinet for microwave damaged in 426. Observed gasket for refrigerator collecting residue.Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).29. Observed residue collecting on coffee maker in 223.Coffee and tea makers shall be kept clean. Coffee or tea pots and other multi-use items exposed to heat during use may be washed and rinsed in place. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (f).Ms. Alicia Fisher present during inspection.
#12 · Cross-connections prohibited −1.5
Repeat non-complienace: Observed ice macine drain lines extending into floor drains.Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).
Aug 21, 2013 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 3. Observed walls damaged throughout laundry facilities.**Floors, walls, and ceilings located in Lobby, Halls, Stairs, and Vending Areas, shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1808 (b).7. Observed loose toilet seat in room 310.**Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a).12. Observed pipes extending into floor drain on ice machines on floors 2 and 3.**Cross-connections with sewage lines or unapproved water supplies or other potential sources of contamination are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A .1810 (c).24. Observed upper sheet not turned down on clean beds throughout facility.**On each bed, the upper sheet shall be folded under the mattress at the lower end and folded over the cover for at least six inches at the top end. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (c).26. Observed debris on floor under couch in room 201.**The floors, walls, and ceilings of bedrooms, closets, and storage areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).Ms. Jessica Piotrowski received inspection Mr. Chris Hoover present during inspection.
#9 · Towels provided clean and in good repair, soap −1
Observed soiled towel left in room 419. **All lavatory and bathing facilities shall include a clean towel in good repair and provided daily for each guest, and soap. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HAMPTON INN LAKE NORMAN” or State ID 2060200313). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.