A96

THE HAMILTON

820 HAMILTON ST, SUITE A3, Charlotte, NC 28206

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018607

Latest gradeA (96)

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record20

On record sinceAug 26, 2016

Score history

Aug 26, 2016Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 96 · 6 violations

Inspector comments: Menu for order today included fried chicken bites, pulled chicken, meatballs and marinara, pretzel balls and beer cheese.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed two racks holding equipment stored as clean, unclean to sight and touch. Multiple stacks of white bowls and white platters with residue and food residue accumulation. Several cutting boards unclean to sight and touch. CDI- PIC removed items to 3-comp to be w/r/s. *REPEAT* EHS discussed the use of an alternate detergent or dish soap and a means to pyramid dry dishes to prevent residuals. EHS to follow up to assess compliance. 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 .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed beer cheese cooling at a rate below .52F/min in walk-in cooler. CDI- EHS discussed cooling methods, PIC removed item to coldest part of unit near walk-in freezer door, added ice layer to top, spaced out trays to prevent accidental warming. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door with gaps under door needing to be closed or sealed.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Cutting boards maintained by establishment need resurfacing or replacement.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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, ceiling tiles and vents in facility needing cleaning. *REPEAT* 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 baseboarding needing repair.

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May 14, 2026 A 96.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: EHS discussed location of score card with PIC, will speak with owner via email to discuss location of score card. Score card should be located in an area that is easily visible upon entry.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed 2 stacks of metal pans stored as clean with residue and food residue accumulation, cutting boards stored as clean unclean to sight and touch, mallet stored as clean with food debris. CDI- PIC removed 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 .

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed beer cheese temping below 135F. CDI- PIC removed item, reheated to above 165F in microwave. 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 house made ranch originally prepped on 5/5. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .

#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned

6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed handsink closest to 3-comp needing cleaning.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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Jan 14, 2026 A 96 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Menu today covered a Mediterranean catering order for the event.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

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 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

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 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

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 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Oct 10, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed debris inn hand washing sink, Also observed metal object in hand washing by back door.CDI.. Sink was cleaned out and item was removed.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed dishes stored as clean with visible debris and sticky to the touch.CDI..Items moved to 3 comp sink 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed inside of microwave in need of cleaning. 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed inside of damp wiping cloths on prep top.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 utensils stored as clean in bins with visible debris.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed paper towels stored in restroom.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

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Jun 25, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 in WIC two sheet pans of salmon in ROP environment with supplier instructions to thawing salmon out of ROP environment. CDI - PIC stated salmon starting thawing around 6:00PM. Temperature was observed at 27F. PIC removed ROP packing for proper thawing.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 lower shelves of four prep tables rusted and in need of repair or replacement where clean equipment and utensils are stored.

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Jan 30, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed mold growth on limes stored in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded box of limes.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 a couple of serving spoons and food storage containers stored clean with stickers and sticker glue still attach. Observed a couple of bus tubs where clean utensils and equipment are held with food debris and food build up. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink.

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Jun 20, 2024 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded