Hilton Garden Inn
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
67
Score
Hilton Garden Inn has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average College Park facility scores 89, putting Hilton Garden Inn on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed no Air gap installed on prep sinks. . 511-6-1.06(2)(j) - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P) (j) Backflow Prevention Device, When Required. A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food service establishment, including on a hose bib if a hose is attached or on a hose bib if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law, by: 1. Providing an air gap; P or 2. Installing an approved backflow prevention devices. CA: must provide a air gap on prep sinks within 10 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing Ceiling tiles and damaged ceiling tiles.
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled prep top coolers door handles.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink and on the hot water handle.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe under the prep sinks in the prep area near dry storage room.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat expired bacon and several other food past dated expiration day in reach-in and walk-in coolers. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. PIC discarded foods.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned. PIC instructed to burn ice, clean and sanitize.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle buried in a flour container in the kitchen. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC removed, washed and sanitized.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried before stacking. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PICn will air dry utensils before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residue on kitchen equipment, wet floor, dust on walk in freezer condenser fan and along ceiling in kitchen. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will ensure that the Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed broken floor and base tiles underneath walk-in freezer. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC stated building will remodel soon.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with build up on its interior flap. Observed cutting board with stains and gashes. CA: all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed squeezed bottles inside of main kitchen without proper label. CA: all food items removed from its original container shall be labeled with its common English name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn.
How does Hilton Garden Inn compare to other restaurants in College Park?
Hilton Garden Inn most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the College Park average of 89.
Has Hilton Garden Inn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hilton Garden Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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