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A94

GOLDEN GREEN HOTEL

3024 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200442
Latest gradeA (94)
Last inspectedAug 16, 2023
Inspections on record10
On record sinceApr 30, 2014

Score history

7085100 Apr 30, 2014: 90Feb 19, 2015: 90Oct 22, 2015: 90Jul 27, 2016: 91Jun 27, 2018: 93Jul 1, 2019: 87Jan 7, 2021: 92May 20, 2022: 92Jun 20, 2023: 94Aug 16, 2023: 94
Apr 30, 2014Higher is betterAug 16, 2023

Inspections & violations

Aug 16, 2023 A 94 · 4 violations
#22 · Water from approved source; backflow prevention; plumbing in good repair −2
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed shower head faucet leaking in room 214 and bathtub faucet leaking in rooms 612 and 606. Repair leaks.
#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 excessive peeling on table top in room 606, a damaged lamp shade in room 606, shower head detaching from wall in rooms 801 and 616, dresser drawer badly chipped in room 803, cabinet door sticking and unable to fully close in rooms 607 and 421, light flickering over the sink in the bathroom in room 218, dirty window curtains in room 607, and a damaged chair in room 520. Repair or replace all damaged items and clean as needed.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. - Observed orange debris/splatter on the ceiling in room 416, the light shield falling down above the bathroom sink in room 812, damaged tile in the bathtub due to the curtain rod pulling it off the wall in room 801, and a small patch of wall damage in the hallway near room 803/elevators. Repair all damaged areas and clean as needed.
#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 two live insects in the hallway of the fourth floor. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for insects.

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Jun 20, 2023 A 94 · 4 violations
#25 · Meets natural ventilation and lighting requirements
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (d) Light intensity shall be at least 20 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor in areas for handwashing, warewashing, equipment storage, utensil storage, and in toilet rooms. Observed light out over shower in room 405.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed backside of drapes stained throughout facility (rooms 805,806,609,622, and 405). Observed 1 lamp shade with hole in room 708. Observed large white catchers under washer and dryers in main guest laundry room with debris build up and in need of general cleaning. Observed rust build under surrounding shower drains in rooms 609 and 405. Observed countertop/handsink cracked/ in need of resurfacing in rooms 609, 611, and 405.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout facility. EHS advises facility to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles repaired/replaced. Observed popcorn ceiling cracking near window in room 805.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed dumpster sliding doors opened during time of inspection. 5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed tires and wood within dumpster enclosure area.

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May 20, 2022 A 92 · 2 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in room 818, Observed sinks and bathtubs damaged in several rooms on various floors.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed holes in walls in storage rooms on most floors observed.

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Jan 7, 2021 A 92 · 4 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
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 inside of refrigerator chipping in room 603. NO POINTS DEDUCTED.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in room 806. Observed minor staining on pillow in room 605 and 414. Observed black burn within tub in room 224. Observed minor chipping to furniture throughout all rooms checked during time of inspection.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility to include, 8th floor outside of elevator, outside of room 601, first floor within laundry and storage area. Observed chipping to wall joints throughout facility.
#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 avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces, linen, and single-use articles. Observed one box of tissue stored on floor in storage area on first floor. NO POINTS DEDUCTED

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Jul 1, 2019 B 87 · 7 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Observed microwave interior rusted and peeling and fridge interior cracked in 505. Also observed an uncleaned spill in fridge of 319. 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. REPEAT.
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
Observed black buildup in ice chute of 6th floor ice machine. 4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf 15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. NO POINTS TAKEN
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
Observed stained window curtains in all rooms (808, 820, 715, 701, 607, 622, 505, 410, 319), and torn window curtain in 5th floor hallway. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. REPEAT. Observed bathtub spout needing to be scrubbed and cleaned in 505. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −4
Observed recaulking needing to be done on showerhead base in 808 and 701. Observed hallway ceiling tile on 7th floor not fully covering ceiling, and 6th floor hallway base tiles damaged and cracked wall by stairs. Observed bathroom door damage in 607. Observed general floors and wall damage throughout building and storage rooms. 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. REPEAT.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −4
Observed stained insert in 715. Observed insert with burn holes, stained bedbug cover, torn bed skirt, and stained box frame in 701. 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. REPEAT.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
Observed boxes of comforters and linen stored on floor of linen storage room. 15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. NO POINTS TAKEN
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
Observed dumpster with opened top cover. 5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. NO POINTS TAKEN

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Jun 27, 2018 A 93 · 4 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Observed interior of freezer cracked in room 319. Needs to be replaced. Observed interior of microwave peeling and rusted in room 216. Needs to be replaced. Observed interior of freezer soiled in room 811. Needs to be cleaned. **15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Observed hair inside of tub in room 708. Ensure tubs are being properly cleaned. Observed loose toilet seat in room 811. Observed sink in need of regrouting in room 708. Observed curtain stained in rooms 708, 407 and 319. Needs to be cleaned. Observed tub in need of grouting in room 319. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed wall damage (soft) near the bed in room 811. Observed wall peeling near the sink in room 602. Observed wall damage (black build up) near the tub in room 216. Observed burn marks on the floor in room 407. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
Observed mattress cover torn in rooms 708 and 602. Observed stained linen in room 407. Needs to be replaced. Advised that linen which is torn or has set in stains be removed. **15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.

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Jul 27, 2016 A 91 · 6 violations
#3 · Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair −1
(REPEAT) Observed the floor and the ceiling were damaged on the service hallway leading to the laundry room, the floor was "soft" in the (walk-in cooler) storage room, damaged doors and trim throughout the building, stained carpet in need of stretching in the guest hallways, broken, wall and baseboard damage on the 8th floor, water damaged ceiling and missing baseboard in the 8th floor hallway, and the elevator walls and floor were damaged. **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 · Fixtures clean and in good repair, provided in each room if required −1.5
(REPEAT) Observed the tub surfaces were damaged/rusty and shower wall tiles were damaged in room 207, 503, 505, and 603; the sinks were clogged or slow to drain in 207, and 324; the sink faucet was not secure in room 207; and the vanity surfaces were damaged/not smooth in several rooms. **Bath, lavatory, and toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (a). NOTE: Observe the tubs, wall tiles, flooring , and vanities are in the process of repair/renovation in some rooms.
#8 · Lavatory and vanity sanitized, testing method available and used −1
Observed the quat sanitizer solution was 100ppm on all carts and at the dispenser. **Use test strips to ensure the quat concentration is at the required level. **A method or equipment for testing the sanitizer shall be available and used to insure minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. 15A NCAC 18A .1809 (b).
#13 · Hot and cold running water provided (116-128 F) in guestrooms −1.5
Observed the hot water between 108-112F in the following guest rooms: 207, 325, 411, 503, 505, 603, 710, 804. **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).
#26 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed the baseboard (carpet) was separated from the wall in room 207, the wall (near headboards) were damaged in room 505, and the window frame had chipping/flaking paint in room 603, and the carpet was stained on room 603. **The floors, walls, and ceilings of bedrooms, closets, and storage areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).
#27 · Furniture, fixtures and accessories clean and in good repair −2
Observed furniture with surface damage in most guest rooms, the bedside table cabinet door was broken in room 505, headboards were damaged in several rooms, the interior of a cabinet was water damaged in room 505, the microwave was rusty in room 505, the telephone receiver had brown residue, a damaged cabinet drawer and door in room 710, some refrigerators with debris in the gaskets and broken shelving. **Furniture, fixtures, carpets and other accessories shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1812 (d).

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Oct 22, 2015 A 90 · details not yet loaded

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Feb 19, 2015 A 90 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 30, 2014 A 90 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GOLDEN GREEN HOTEL” or State ID 2060200442). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.