A98
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
401 TOWNE CENTRE BV, Pineville, NC 28134
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200640
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedJul 22, 2025
Inspections on record8
On record sinceApr 3, 2019
Score history
Apr 3, 2019Higher is betterJul 22, 2025
Inspections & violations
Jul 22, 2025 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 dust buildup in a/c filters in room 516. Keep clean. Observed part of baseboard detached from wall in room 320. Repair.
Aug 14, 2024 A 98 · 3 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 rusted, chipped microwaves in rooms 319 and 209.
#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 stained couch in room 519 and stained and torn desk chair in room 315. Points not escalated due to less items and different items observed from previous inspection.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed dust buildup in a/c vents in rooms 519, 315, 319, and 321. Points not escalated due to less items and different items from previous inspection.
Nov 22, 2023 A 97 · 4 violations
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1
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. Observed no quat sanitizer test strips.
#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 lighting intensity <20 foot candles in housekeeping closet on 2nd and 3rd floor.
#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 separating veneer on mini-fridge cabinet in rooms 525 and 225.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose baseboards in rooms 409, 318, and 309. Observed missing electrical wall plate in rooms 419 and 309. Observed hole in wall by door in housekeeping closet on 2nd and 3rd floor. Points not escalated due to different items observed. Damaged wall in 3rd floor housekeeping closet was repaired but hole has reappeared.
Nov 23, 2022 A 98 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE: ice machines being replaced with newer ones on each floor. Currently on 4th floor. Observed most doors replaced with new ones. Currently in process of changing all doors. No points deducted: #26- observed small stains on yellow desk chair in room 524 and 505.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed dust on ac filter in hall near 4th floor housekeeping closet and in room 524. Observed wall damaged beside shelving in 3rd floor housekeeping closet.
Nov 5, 2021 A 94.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected rooms 111, 126, 224, 203, 304, 316, 425, 407, 500 and 517
Inspection with Jafad Mwamburi
No signature due to COVID
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
Ice machine on 3rd floor in need of cleaning, observed with mold/mildew buildup on chute. 4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. No points taken.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Some cabinets in guest rooms observed with scrapes and not in good repair. One stain on mattress in room 425. Two mattress found with hair in room 224 and 500. Overall, improvement made from last inspection notes.
Different staff using different products on sinks, vanities and showers. Some reagents (Terrifico, supposed to be quat ammon sanitizer) being used on sinks and vanities did not have any active sanitizer when tested.
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (c) Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned 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.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Vents throughout (in hallways and in guest rooms) establishment observed soiled and in need of cleaning. Hole in wall by night stand in room 224. Hole in wall in housekeeping room on 5th floor. Walls in restrooms with some tears, in need of repair. Manager stated these restrooms are being remodeled soon.
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
Labeling faded on carts in laundry room and cart labeled "soiled" being used for clean laundry. Per housekeeping, this cart has been sanitized. Manager labeling carts. Some boxes of new clean linens stored on floor in main laundry (repeat of general comment from last inspection).
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only.
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination
Two housekeeping carts observed with personal items stored over and on top of clean room supplies. 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to protect items from contamination. Overall, carts were clean and items separated. No points taken.
#38 · Premises kept neat and clean
Litter, appliances and items around dumpster and outside of dumpster enclosure. 15A NCAC 18A .1827(a) The premises shall be kept free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the lodging establishment, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
No points taken
Apr 26, 2021 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed some boxes of pillows and duvets stored on floor of main laundry room.
Observed small damage done to door of 224.
#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 stained mattresses in rooms 511, 324, 224, 101, and stained pull out mattress in room 407. Also observed debris under mattress in room 401 and several strands of hair on cleaned shower curtain and bathtub in room 525.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed cleaning needing to be done on ac filters on 5th floor hallway, room 511, 4th floor hallway, and room 324.
#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 bed skirts in rooms 511 and 122.
May 15, 2020 A 97 · 4 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stains in the ice bucket in rooms 205 and 126. CDI. PIC replaced it.
#29 · Linen changed between guests and as required −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Bed and bath linen shall be provided for each guest and shall be changed between successive guests. Observed stained pillow covers, sheets and hair in rooms 122, 124, 126. Needs to be properly cleaned and changed between uses. The rest of the rooms were properly cleaned.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Soiled laundry shall be handled and stored separately from clean laundry using separate, cleanable carts or bags. Observed clean linen stored in dirty container. Needs to be rewashed and stored properly.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.16(A) An inside storage room or outside storage area and enclosure shall be of sufficient capacity to hold all refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. Observed refuse accumulated on the floors of storage area. Needs to be cleaned and placed in a storage or receptacle.
Apr 3, 2019 A 98 · 5 violations
#18 · Cooking surfaces of equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observed minor cleaning needed in the cracks of drink holders on sides of refrigerator doors in several rooms including 523, 409, and 411. EHS advised using a small bristled brush to remove build-up.
**15A NCAC 18A .1824(e ) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
Observed re-caulking needed on the back of hand sink back splash in rooms 501, 307, and 516. Observed food crumbs that had been left under basket drawers in room 411. Observed desk chair with a split where stuffing is exposed in room 318. Observed staining on desk chair in room 201. Observed crumbs from cookie by door to stairwell on 2nd floor carpet in need of cleaning.
**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
Observed ceiling in need of repair by the window in 305. Observed side of entry door in need of repair in 305. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in fitness center and in 1st floor hallway. Observed cleaning needed on the floor by the toilet in 222.
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
Observed clean linen being stored on shelf below bulk amount of chemicals in second floor storage closet.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
Observed dumpster lid to be open. Trash collectors came this morning. GM and houseman typically close this back after every trash pick-up.
**5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HAMPTON INN & SUITES” or State ID 2060200640). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.