8demerits
DIAMOND'S HOUSE #1
228 GOFF ST, Charlotte, NC 28208
Residential Care · NC permit/State ID 2060432018
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedDec 19, 2025
Inspections on record8
On record sinceSep 10, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Sep 10, 2018Lower is betterDec 19, 2025
Inspections & violations
Dec 19, 2025 8 demerits · 4 violations
#6 · Ventilation equipment clean and in good repair −2
Observed dust build up on vent cover in bedroom on left side of the home.
**15A NCAC 18A .1609 (b) Ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#13 · Water availability, pressure, at required ranges −4
Observed hot water reach range from 119-123F in the bathrooms.
**15A NCAC 18A .1611 (d) Residential care facilities shall provide water heating facilities. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105F and 116F at handwashing and bathing facilities.
#23 · Furnishings in good repair −2
Observed dresser drawers off track in bedroom 1. Observed dresser drawers face missing in bedroom 2. Observed dresser knob missing in bedroom 4.
**15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a) Furnishings, including furniture, curtains, draperies, and blinds, shall be kept in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept in good repair.
#25 · Bed linens clean; cleaning frequency
Observed stained pillow case in bedroom 2.
**15A NCAC 18A .1617 (b) Clean bed linen shall be changed when no longer clean.
Dec 10, 2024 7 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Walls, ceilings, and attachments clean −2
15A NCAC 18A .1608 (a) The interior walls and ceilings, including doors, window, and window trim, shall be kept clean. Observed some cobwebs at ceiling in bedroom 1. Needs cleaning.
#13 · Water availability, pressure, at required ranges
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .1611 (d) Residential care facilities shall provide water heating facilities. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105F and 116F at handwashing and bathing facilities. Observed hot water at 121 at bathroom handsink. Needs to be between 105-116. No points deducted as this item is part of new rule updates.
#35 · Food time and temperature control −5
15A NCAC 18A .1620 (a) All TCS food shall be maintained at temperatures required by Part 3-501.16 of the Food Code, incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653, during storage, preparation, transportation, display, and service of the TCS food. Time as a public health control as set forth in Part 3-501.19 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653, may be used, except that written procedures shall not be required.
Observed temperature in refrigerator at 50F. EHS checked temperature of milk in refrigerator was reading 48F. Freezer items were not frozen. EHS advised staff to have refrigerator checked/repaired.
#42 · Proper use of restriction, exclusion, and reporting
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (c) Residential care facility employees shall comply with the requirements for exclusion from work and restriction due to communicable disease or illness required for food employees as set forth in Parts 2-201.12 and 2-201.13 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2652.
Observed facility does not have Employee Health Policy. Employee health policy was provided by EHS via email.
#43 · Vomitus and diarrheal clean up supplies; written plan available
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .1621 (d) The residential care facility shall have personal protective equipment on-site for employees to use and a written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or fecal matter on facility surfaces. The procedure shall specify the actions that should be taken to minimize the exposure to vomitus or fecal matter.
Observed facility does not have vomit and diarrhea cleaning procedure. EHS provided a copy via email.
Dec 11, 2023 4 demerits · 2 violations
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a). Observed build up in bottom of some kitchen cabinets. Observed paint wearing off headboard in bedroom 2. Needs cleaning/ repair.
#12 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1608) −2
The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1608. Observed scuffs on walls in bedroom 2 and behind dining table. Needs touch up paint. REPEAT.
Dec 28, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · FLOORS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1607) −2
REPEAT
All floors shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1607. Observed cob webs behind bed located near base boards going up the wall in bedroom on the right side of home in need of removal.
Caulk entrance by master bathroom flooring to meet smooth and easily cleanable area.
#12 · WALLS AND CEILINGS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1608) −2
2. Walls and ceilings shall be kept in good repair. Observed damaged walls at dining table.
Nov 8, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
REPEAT
Toilet, handwashing, bathing, and laundry facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (a). Observed both toilets in need of retightening (loose hardware); Observed shower curtain having mildew build-up in need of replacing in bathroom located on the left side of home.
#11 · FLOORS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1607) −2
REPEAT
All floors shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1607. Observed cob webs behind bed located near base boards going up the wall in bedroom on the right side of home in need of removal.
Nov 18, 2020 9 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 14. Effective measures shall be taken to keep insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the residential care facility and to prevent their breeding, harborage, or presence on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .1615 (a). Observed gaps in floors of bathroom where a large amount of dead ants were present during inspection.
#3 · FOOD SUPPLIES PROTECTION: All food clean, wholesome, no spoilage 6 (.1619) Adequate during storage/preparation/serving, potentially hazardous food 45° or 140°F above 5; refrigerators with temps 2; meat products cooked; meat products handled as required, no re-serving food 4; food stored above floor protected 2; No animals 4 (.1620) −4
All foods, while being stored, prepared, served, and during transportation, shall be protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1620 (a). Observed a container of raw chicken stored above cut vegetables in refrigerator. CDI- items were reversed.
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
Toilet, handwashing, bathing, and laundry facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (a). Shower curtain in bathroom to the left of living room is stained and in bad repair. Replace shower curtain. Removed mildew from areas of tub were the bathtub and wall tiles meet.
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a). Replace two torn decorative pillows on bed in bedroom to the right of living room.
#11 · FLOORS: In good repair 1; kept clean 2 (.1607) −1
All floors shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1607. Apply caulking to floors in both restrooms. Replace damaged area of floorboard near shower in restroom located in bedroom to the right of living room.
Oct 4, 2019 8 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · FOOD SUPPLIES PROTECTION: All food clean, wholesome, no spoilage 6 (.1619) Adequate during storage/preparation/serving, potentially hazardous food 45° or 140°F above 5; refrigerators with temps 2; meat products cooked; meat products handled as required, no re-serving food 4; food stored above floor protected 2; No animals 4 (.1620) −2
Locate/ provide thermometer on refrigerator.
An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. 15A NCAC 18A .1620 (a).
#8 · TOILET: HANDWASHING: LAUNDRY AND BATHING FACILITIES: Toilet, lavatory and bathing facilities adequate 4; fixtures in good repair and kept clean 2; soap and towels provided 2 (.1610) −2
Observed clean shower curtain with brown residue, tape, and torn.
Toilet, handwashing, bathing, and laundry facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1610 (a).
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −4
Observed torn sheet and debris build up (on plastic mattress cover) on big, elevated bed. Observed broken bed and stained sheet in room with teal and blue decor.
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a).
Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each resident and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (b).
Sep 10, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#9 · BEDS: LINEN: FURNITURE: All furniture, mattresses, linen, drapes, blinds and similar items in good repair and clean 2; bed linen changed as required 2; clean and soiled linens properly stored and handled 2 (.1617) −2
All furniture, mattresses, curtains, draperies, and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1617 (a). Observed some bedroom furniture needs wiping out.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DIAMOND'S HOUSE #1” or State ID 2060432018). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.