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A98.5

ALLY EXCHANGE COFFEE BAR

601 S TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110134
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedOct 16, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJul 22, 2021

Score history

7085100 Jul 22, 2021: 100Jan 13, 2022: 100Jun 9, 2023: 100Oct 24, 2023: 98.5Apr 19, 2024: 97Aug 27, 2024: 99Feb 27, 2025: 100Sep 5, 2025: 98.5Jan 30, 2026: 100Oct 16, 2026: 98.5
Jul 22, 2021Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Ice machine had some pink build up on white interior shield. Clean

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Jan 30, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No Violations Noted.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 5, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P One milk recorded above 41F, CDI - placed on TPHC. 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 .

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Feb 27, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Facility does no food prep. All foods come in from external company. PIC stated facility is looking into juicing. Contact EHS before proceeding.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 27, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Quat sanitizer recorded too strong. CDI - Diluted

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Apr 19, 2024 A 97 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Container of skim milk recorded at 44F, CDI - Discarded. REPEAT 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Oct 24, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Milk recorded above 41F, Placed on TPHC. CDI 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Employees not wearing hair restraints. CDI - Put on.

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Jun 9, 2023 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 13, 2022 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Jul 22, 2021 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALLY EXCHANGE COFFEE BAR” or State ID 20600110134). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.