A96.5
GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL CHARLOTTE
201 W TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200659
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedMay 27, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceAug 17, 2020
Score history
Aug 17, 2020Higher is betterMay 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 27, 2026 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ice machines on floors 9, 11 and 8 in need of cleaning. REPEAT
#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 mattress stains in room 1523, 1409, 901, 1210 and 1123. Observed stain on curtain in room 901.
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination −2
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 packaged cups stored beside the toilet bowl scrubber. CDI- Cups removed. EHS had discussion with PIC. Observed mop stored with clean linens on housekeeping cart. EHS recommends placing clean items in clean carts with linens.
Dec 17, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed ice machine in need of cleaning on the 9th floor.
#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 drawer peeling in room 1413. Observed scuffed tables/ drawers in rooms 1215, 1217 and 1025. Observed loose drawer handles in room 927. Observed stained curtain in room 1025.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed scuffed entry ways at storage room 11th floor, 503, 12th floor storage room. Observed ceiling damage in shower in rooms 1024, 927, 425. Observed floor stain in 11th and 12th floor storage rooms.
Jan 16, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 9 rooms inspected today due to high occupancy.
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf Observed dish machine rinse not exceeding 103F. Dish plate thermometer reading at 154F. Engineer began working on booster heater during inspection when it was noted that booster heater was not working. CDI: Facility to temporarily use high temp dish machine in 4th floor banquet kitchen for glassware in rooms.
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed guest ice machines throughout floors with build up. Observed guest ice machine on floor 11 leaking. Observed ice machine in 1517 with black build up.
#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 may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed box of toilet paper stored on floor in Housekeeping storage room on floors 8 and 7.
#22 · Water from approved source; backflow prevention; plumbing in good repair
15A NCAC 18A .1823(c ) All ice machines for use by guests shall dispense ice without exposing stored ice to guests. Observed ice machine in room 1517 allows access to ice bin when opened. EHS recommends removing machine and replacing with one where ice is protected. If machine is not removed, a standard operating procedure for dumping all ice between guests shall be prepared and provided for review during inspections. EHS will make a long term compliance visit to ensure procedure is in place.
#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 loose toilet seat in rooms 1517 and 1111. Observed all shower heads with build up. Housekeeping Manager stated that Engineering is following up with the manufacturer regarding proper cleaning due to the design of the shower heads.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed wall damage at corner in room 1517 where teal chair is. Observed minor paint damage in bathroom of room 1111 near trash can. Observed touch up painted needed throughout housekeeping storage rooms and closets where extra beds and cribs are stored. Paint is damaged from carts and beds rubbing against wall.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored −1.5
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed not all soiled linen carts are labeled as such.
Nov 8, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection. Violations from previous inspection had been rectified. Limited rooms due to establishment being sold out the night prior.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 20, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
Observed clean linen stored on the floor in storage closets during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.
#35 · Storage areas provided for maintenance equipment; stored to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces −1.5
Observed boxes of coffee grounds stored directly on the floor in storage rooms.
**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.
Aug 17, 2020 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#19 · Single-use and single-service articles properly stored and used −0.5
15A NCAC 18A .1824(i) Single-use articles may be used if discarded after each use. Single use articles may be stored and handled to prevent contamination. Observed unprotected coffee cup lids and ice bucket bags in storage and splattered coffee cup lids in one room. Observed bottled water stored on floor next to mop sinks in all storage areas. Water must be stored off floor
#32 · Items on housekeeping carts arranged to prevent cross contamination; housekeeping carts clean, items protected from contamination −2
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 in housekeeping bags chemicals stored over unprotected glassware coasters and ice bucket bags.
#37 · Household cleaning agents, medicines, and sanitizers properly stored and handled
15A NCAC 18A .1827( c) Household cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed several spray bottles unlabeled or not containing the labeled chemical.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL CHARLOTTE” or State ID 2060200659). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.