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NameHILTON GARDEN INN CHARLOTTE UPTOWN
Address508 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments- Facility does not utilize a buffet style breakfast anymore and has switched to a full service breakfast and dinner model. PIC stated that they use TPHC for the items hot holding but items in hot holding unit (old buffet line) were observed above 135F and were not time stamped despite the employees discarding all leftover food at the end of breakfast, which runs from 6am-10am on weekdays and 7am-11am on weekends. No TPHC written procedures were on site at the time of the inspection either so it was determined that the facility does not utilize TPHC currently. EHS provided a blank TPHC document to the PIC at the end of the inspection, allowing the facility to determine if they would like to use TPHC or not in the future as they get used to the new model of not having a buffet. EHS explained the TPHC procedure and what would be required from the facility should they choose to use it going forward.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 5-202.12(C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds. - Observed the handwash sink adjacent the ice machine to be not working at the time of the inspection in that the sensor did not function, not allowing for water to flow out of the faucet. REPEAT. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - Observed the handwash sink adjacent the ice machine to be obstructed from use by a garbage can placed in front of the sink basin. CDI - Garbage can moved.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P - Observed a tray of mac & cheese in the WIC that was contaminated with microbial growth. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded tray of mac & cheese.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P - Observed the chemical dishwasher to not be functioning properly and was observed at 0ppm chlorine at the time of the inspection. Machine was observed not pulling sanitizer through the line but wash and rinse functions were observed functioning. Repair to be called in and facility is to temporarily use the 3 compartment sink for the sanitizing step of the dishwashing process. 3 compartment sink was observed with 150-200ppm quaternary ammonia dispensing from the dispenser at the time of the inspection. 3 day VR to observe repair to the dishwasher made or continued compliance on temporary dishwashing process. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) - Observed a large amount of items that were past the 7 day date marks in multiple refrigerators throughout the kitchen. PIC stated all the items are used by the night crew. Items include: 2 container of chicken fajita strips dated 7/25, 5 containers of mac & cheese noodles dated 7/31, 2 containers of marinara sauce dated 7/29, one container of pico dated 7/29, and one container of mashed potatoes dated 8/2 all in the 1 door RIC; 2 containers of shredded mozzarella dated 8/5, one container of marinara sauce dated 7/29, one container of Canadian ham dated 7/29 all in the lowboy portion of the opentop refrigerator; one tray of mac & cheese dated 7/30 in the WIC. - Observed one wrapped brisket on the speed rack in the WIC that was not provided with a date mark. PIC stated it was from a banquet on Saturday (8/10). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all out of date items. PIC date marked brisket. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. - Observed 3 packages of thawed raw salmon in the 1 door RIC that were not removed from their vacuum packaging prior to thawing. The exterior of the package states to remove the items from the vacuum packaging before thawing. CDI - PIC cut the packages, removing them from their anaerobic environments.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed a stack of single service coffee lids available for patron self service at the coffee station stored with their food contact surfaces face up, allowing for possible contamination.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed the gaskets to the WIC to be covered in an accumulation of black grime.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed a missing ceiling tile in the dry storage room, above the dry storage racks. PIC stated they were fixing a leak recently and have not replaced the ceiling tile since then.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed a sealed employee energy drink can in on a shelf in the 3 door RIC, next to and directly above food used for consumers. CDI - PIC removed drink from RIC.