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A98

HYATT PLACE CHARLOTTE DOWNTOWN

222 S CALDWELL ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Lodging · NC permit/State ID 2060200524
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedNov 7, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceOct 21, 2013

Score history

7085100 Oct 21, 2013: 97Dec 31, 2014: 95Apr 29, 2016: 96Jun 29, 2018: 94.5Aug 19, 2019: 96.5May 15, 2020: 96Apr 1, 2021: 96Jun 29, 2022: 98Jun 15, 2023: 98Oct 17, 2023: 98Oct 4, 2024: 96Nov 7, 2025: 98
Oct 21, 2013Higher is betterNov 7, 2025

Inspections & violations

Nov 7, 2025 A 98 · 1 violation
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
**15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed touchup needed on the walls in the laundry room in the basement. Observed touch up paint needed in storage closets

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Oct 4, 2024 A 96 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection led by Rusi Woo
#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 staining on the pullout couch mattress in Rooms 1226 and 1118.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed the storage room on floors 11 and 12 needing touchup paint on walls. Observed touchup needed on the walls in the laundry room in the basement.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed −2
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed staining on the bed mattress cover in Room 1118. Observed stained bedsheet in Room 901. Observed stained duvets in Rooms 820 and 707.

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Oct 17, 2023 A 98 · 2 violations
#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 room 1417 with a Knick on table surface and soiled cushion on chair next to bed, 1418 RIC at back of fridge had black substance, 706 staining on sofa cushion, 709 crack in left corner of bathroom mirror.
#28 · Insects and rodents present; live animals prohibited from food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (i) Maintain premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit fly in room 706

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Jun 15, 2023 A 98 · 2 violations
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed wall damage in the storage rooms on 14th, 12th, 9th, 8th and 7th floor. Continue to touch up paint as needed. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
Observed dust smudge on linen in room 804. HVAC vent located above bed. **15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest.

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Jun 29, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations
#15 · Utensils, equipment properly stored, dried, and handled
Observed box of ice buckets stored on the floor in the storage closet on the 14th floor. Box was placed on shelving. **15A NCAC 18A .1824(c )* All kitchen ware and food contact surfaces of equipment, excluding cooking surfaces of equipmnet, shall be cleaned and sanitized, as required in Parts 4-6 and 4-7 of the Food Code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2654 after each use, aier dried, and stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
Observed ice chute with minor build up on 12th. Needs to be cleaned. Improvement from previous inspection. **4-601.11(A)* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean −2
Observed wall damage in storage closets and laundry area during the inspection. Needs to be repaired. **15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Apr 1, 2021 A 96 · 6 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required
15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor black build up around the rim of ice machine chute located on 12th floor.
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −1
15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment. Observed no test strips to test the strength of the sanitizer within facility.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied −1
15A NCAC 18A .1826(a) Handwashing sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this section shall be supplied with hand soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Observed no paper towels or hand drying device located at sink in laundry room.
#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 black/pink build up in caulking in showers located in rooms 1423, 1213, and 1212.
#27 · Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed scuffs and peeling/chipping paint to walls located in housekeeping storage rooms throughout facility.
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed several boxes of clean linen stored on the floor in laundry room storage/supply closet.

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May 15, 2020 A 96 · 2 violations
#26 · Furnishings clean and in good repair; guest room fixtures clean and sanitized between guests −4
15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed rooms on the 7th and 8th floors with small bits of trash and debris in the seating area under couch cushions. Observed frayed upholstery on couch in seating area of room 721. Recommend thorough cleaning of couches in between occupants.
#33 · Garbage and refuse disposal; facilities maintained
5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed waste area with excess garbage around dumpster. Recommend higher frequency of cleaning to prevent rodent or insect infestations.

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Aug 19, 2019 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
4-603.14* Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be effectively washed to remove or completely loosen soils by using the manual or mechanical means necessary. Clean. Observed heavy black build up inside of both ice machines located within in facility(8th and 12th floor). Observed the mouth guard on water fountain located outside of fitness center with heavy black build up. Clean.
#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 the shower grout in several rooms with black residue build up (711, 719 and 724). Observed staining on mattress covering in rooms 914 and 809. Observed staining on couch in room 719. Observed loose toilet seat in room 1424.
#30 · Linen clean and in good repair; two sheets provided for each bed
15A NCAC 18A .1828 (a) Clean bed and bath linen, in good repair, should be provided for each guest. Observed staining on bed linen in rooms 914 and 1424. NO POINTS DEDUCTED. G

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Jun 29, 2018 A 94.5 · 7 violations
#17 · Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; sanitizer maintained as required −1.5
(REPEAT) 15A NCAC 18A .1824( c)* All kitchen ware and food contact surfaces of equipment, excluding cooking surfaces of equipment, shall be cleaned and sanitized, as required in Parts 4-6 and 4-7 of the Food Code as amended by Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2654 after each use, air dried, and stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Observed no sanitizer on the in-use housekeeping carts on several floors. Each guest room is supplied with multi use ice bucket with lids which require cleaning and sanitizing. **The sinks in the rooms must be cleaned and sanitized prior to cleaning and sanitizing food contact equipment. Supply each in-use housekeeping cart with dish detergent and sanitizer. 15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed the ice machine with pink and black residue on the ice chute and the walls of the cube forms.
#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 stacks of single service plastic cups were not protected at the guest hydration station in the lobby. Provide cup dispenser to protect cups from contamination or use plastic sleeve from packaging. NO POINT DEDUCTION
#20 · Thermometer provided; test strips provided −2
(REPEAT) 15ANCAC 18A. 1824(k) A test kit or other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided by the lodging establishment. Observed no sanitizer test strips for the quat sanitizer used in the guest rooms. Provide test strips for staff to ensure required concentration for "Shurguard Ultimate" sanitizer.
#21 · Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible; toilet tissue supplied
15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) A handwashing sink, located to allow use by employees handling clean and soiled linen, shall be provided. This requirement shall be effective one year after the effective date of this Rule. Observed no soap and paper towels at the designated hand washing sink in the laundry room, and no hand soap or paper towels on the in-use housekeeping carts for use after handling soiled linen and before handle the clean linen. NO POINT DEDUCTION
#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 the shower grout in several rooms with black residue. NO POINTS DEDUCTED
#31 · Linen properly handled and stored
15A NCAC 18A .1828( c) Clean linen and supplies shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms. Observed several boxes of linen on the floor in the storage room on the 14th floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1828 (e ) Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry use only. Observed the used towel bin in the gym was not labeled as "used" or "dirty". NO POINTS DEDUCTED
#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 unorganized carts on several floors; personal drinks, lost and found, and soiled and clean linen touching, soiled linen overflowing touching clean supply items. Organize each housekeeping cart to separate clean and soiled items. HOUSEKEEPING STORAGE HANDOUT WAS PROVIDED

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Apr 29, 2016 A 96 · details not yet loaded

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Dec 31, 2014 A 95 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 21, 2013 A 97 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HYATT PLACE CHARLOTTE DOWNTOWN” or State ID 2060200524). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.