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
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
Jan 30, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No Violations Noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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 .
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.
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
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 .
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.
Jun 9, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 13, 2022 A 100 · 2 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
No written procedures on site, CDI- Given.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Follow-up verification required
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf
No thermometer on site. VR. No points deducted because of new 2021 Rule
Jul 22, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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.