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HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON

7227 SMITH CORNERS BV, Charlotte, NC 28269
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200648
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedJul 20, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceJan 9, 2020

Score history

7085100 Jan 9, 2020: 99Apr 9, 2021: 95.5Jan 20, 2022: 98Feb 15, 2023: 97Nov 1, 2023: 98Sep 4, 2024: 98Aug 12, 2025: 97Jul 20, 2026: 98
Jan 9, 2020Higher is betterJul 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 20, 2026 A 98 · 2 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 cracked arms on desk chairs in rooms 417, 335, and 224. Repair/replace.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stained ceiling tiles in ice machine room on 3rd floor. Check for leaks and replace tiles.

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Aug 12, 2025 A 97 · 5 violations
#14 · Equipment, food and non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −0.5
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1824(b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled ice machine in the chute 2nd and 3rd floor. Cleaning needed and keep clean.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.- Observed no paper towels available at hand sink in employee break room. Provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all times.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items.- Observed liquid supplies (shampoo, soap, etc..) and cleaning sticks, broom stick. Items are hanging above/next to/touching the clean cups on the cleaning carts. Ensure to keep all chemicals/dirty items away and separate from clean dry supplies to prevent any possible cross contamination at anytime.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.110 Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents.- Observed pile of pallets and solid wastes in the dumpster area. Cleaning and clearing the area needed. Keep clean. 5-501.15 Maintain refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers.- Observed dumpster doors and lids left wide open when not in use. Ensure to keep all doors and lids closed at all times to prevent pests/rodents. 5-501.114 Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.- Observed one of the dumpster is missing a drain plug. Obtain a drain plug and put in place.
#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 supplies (linens, comforters) boxes stored on the floor closet 5th floor. Ensure to store/keep all supplies off the floor at least 6 inches at anytime.

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Sep 4, 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 soiled ice machine in the chute. Detail cleaning needed and keep clean.
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −2
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed disrepair light switch causing no light available on night stand 420, repair/replace needed. Soiled microwave and dust underneath the bed in 212, need cleaning and keep clean.
#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 supplies (toilet/facial tissues, paper towels) boxes stored on the floor closet in 4th floor. Store/keep all supplies off the floor at least 6 inches.

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Nov 1, 2023 A 98 · 4 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 scratches on desk by elevator throughout facility. Stains on mattress room 522. Stains on couch,lamp 316. Stains on chair and rug room 422
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed stains on carpets throughout facility and small spots/fading on walls throughout facility.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed bins not labeled for clean or dirty linen.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (d) Items on housekeeping carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between soiled and cleaned items. Observed Cleaning towels mixed with clean linen. PIC moved items to side of the cart

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Feb 15, 2023 A 97 · 4 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
4-602.11* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at necessary frequencies.-P Observed pink buildup around ice chute on 3rd floor ice machine. Observed brownish buildup around ice chute on 2nd floor ice machine.
#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 stain on mattress and blinds in room #512. Observed stain on sofa in room #429. Observed stain on floor, curtain, and pillowcase in room #320. Observed stain on mattress cover in room #322. REPEAT.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed dust buildup on air vents in rooms #514, #424, #322, and #235.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed outside dumpsters with one open lid and multiple open side doors. REPEAT.

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Jan 20, 2022 A 98 · 2 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 staining throughout hallways and in some guest rooms checked during time of inspection.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed 1 dumpster lid opened during time of inspection.

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Apr 9, 2021 A 95.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected the following rooms: 523, 530, 422, 426, 311, 327, 230, and 226
#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. Observed sanitizing test kit expired 1/2021. Obtain a new test kit.
#22 · Water from approved source; backflow prevention; plumbing in good repair
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a leak under the kitchen sink in room 530. Observed aerator missing on kitchen sink in room 327. Observed ice machine leaking on 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 carpet stained in room 230. Observed pull out with debris and in need of cleaning in room 226.
#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 some hair on mattress cover and stains on pillow in room 230. Observed duvet with stain and some hair on sheet in room 422.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113 (B) Maintain tight fitting lids or doors on outside receptacles. Observed doors open on dumpster. Keep closed to prevent attracting and harboring pests.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces −1.5
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 storage on the floor in the 2nd floor storage room. Observed storage on the floor in 1st storage room.

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Jan 9, 2020 A 99 · 2 violations
#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used
15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles must be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed coffee cup lids not individually packaged. Dispose of in room and protect on housekeeping carts.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1
15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no soap or paper towels at laundry hand sink.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON” or State ID 2060200648). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.