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NameTHE HAMILTON
Address820 HAMILTON ST
SUITE A3
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsMenu today covered a Mediterranean catering order for the event.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed lower prep table shelf holding large stack of sheet pans as clean, not clean to sight or touch. PIC stated that majority of pans would be discarded after a maintenance visit. Observed 2 stacks of bowls and a stack of long plates with food residue accumulation stored as clean on rack closest to fryers. PIC stated items are used as storage dishes for foods. CDI- PIC removed all items to be w/r/s. *REPEAT* For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed plastic pan of sliced tomatoes temping above 41F on prep table. Chef stated that items were pulled to be grilled with other ingredients. EHS discussed pulling foods closer to when they were expected to be used to ensure temps are maintained within parameters. CDI- sliced tomatoes were grilled shortly after discussion. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed shelving throughout facility rusted. REPEAT
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink near hot holding equipment with pipe misplaced causing water to spill onto floor. CDI- PIC had pipe put back in place and tightened.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls in facility with residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.