A95.5
AL CHILE SPORTS BAR
6701 N TRYON ST, L, Charlotte, NC 28213
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110499
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedAug 19, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJan 10, 2023
Score history
Jan 10, 2023Higher is betterAug 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 19, 2026 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw chicken stored over cooked birria in upright cooler. Also, raw steak stored above salsa in upright cooler. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - PIC corrected food storage order. REPEAT
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Quat sanitizer measured 0 ppm at 3-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer must be 150-400 ppm. CDI - PIC made 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer as corrective action. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#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) 1 container of beans and 1 container of birria were missing prep date labels. TCS RTE foods must be labeled with prep date and used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - Employee placed prep date labels on items. 0 pts.
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 .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Some floor tiles are damaged near back door and paint on floor is worn in server area. Repair floors where needed. 0 pts.
Jun 16, 2026 A 95.5 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw pork, raw beef and raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings in upright cooler. Do not store raw animal foods above RTE foods. CDI - PIC corrected food storage order. 0 pts.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Quat sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink measured less than 150 ppm. Quat sanitizer must be 150-400 ppm. CDI - Establishment had bottle of bleach and chlorine test strips so chlorine sanitizer will be used until the dispenser is repaired. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Chicken wings measured 52F in upright cooler. TCS foods must be 41F or less. Cooler does not hold below 41F. PIC stated chicken wings were placed in this cooler from freezer 2 hours ago. CDI - Chicken wings moved to freezer to cool down. REPEAT
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 26, 2026 A 96 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. At least 1 employee shall be present during all hours of operation with active ANSI food protection manager certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink measured 0 ppm quat. CDI - Solution drained and quat remade. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#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 cooked frijoles in the upright cooler at 58F, PIC stated this was placed in the other cooler with vegetables with an ambient air temp of 58F, no TCS foods in this unit, moved whole heads of romaine and cans of whip cream to other cooler. CDI - Frijoles was discarded.
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 −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Jamon and hot dogs not properly datemarked. CDI - PIC placed all of these items in one pan and datemarked the pan with one date for all items. Explained to PIC that each package should be datemarked as they are all different types of foods. Improvement with datemarking. Half demerits.
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 .
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
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 fish not thawing properly and remained sealed in packaged. CDI - PIC cut a slit in package to allow proper thawing.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.114 Remove items on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed dishmachine not is use and is unplugged and not plumbed, and fryer. PIC stated these will be removed. Remove to prevent pest harborage.
Jul 1, 2025 A 95 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment placed on risk control plan for date marking.
Establishment has installed a Mainstreet Equipment dish machine. Model number 5414TUC30
Observed many TCS foods that were cooked and cooled in establishment. Establishment’s permit states that cooling TCS foods is prohibited without additional equipment. Permit action will be taken if establishment continues to cool TCS foods without adding a walk-in cooler or blast chiller.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. At least 1 employee shall be present during all hours of operation with active ANSI food protection manager certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink measured 0 ppm quat. CDI - Solution drained. PIC stated that dishes are pre-washed at 3-compartment sink and always ran through dish machine. Facility will use chlorine sanitizer until the quat dispenser is repaired.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Refried beans, ham, hot dogs, pork, beef, and queso fresco were missing prep date labels. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be labeled with prep date and used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - PIC placed prep date labels on items. Establishment has been placed on a risk control plan for date marking. Inspector will visit establishment each week to ensure TCS RTE foods are labeled with prep date and within 7 days of preparation. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Cooked chicken thawing beside prep sink. TCS foods must be thawed under refrigeration or under running water that measures 70F or less. CDI - Chicken wings moved to cooler.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 method of testing high temp dish machine at establishment. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment has max/min thermometer or irreversible temperature indicator strips.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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.
Apr 23, 2025 A 96 · 7 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no certified food protection manager during the time of the inspection. PIC came in when inspection was going on.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed facility cooling food without cooling equipment. Permit conditions indicates no cooling of hot food items. Observed chicken, pork, beef, rice cooling to be served in a later date. CDI. Facility voluntarily discarded.
Facility agreed to discontinue the process and follow permit conditions.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed items in RI without dates. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. Repeat.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door opened through out the inspection.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed containers of lettuce stored in one of the 3 comp sink with soup and sanitizer in the other sinks. CDI. PIC removed repeat
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without a hair cover.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on prep table during inspection.
Feb 11, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed water at hand sink to be 70F. CDI. PIC indicated that hot water was not turn on it. Turned the water on and temperature was 105F.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. OBSERVED raw beef and chicken commingled with each other. CDI. PIC changed the storage and separated.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed items in RI without dates. CDI. PIC date marked. Also indicated that they were made yesterday. Repeat.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed containers of oil stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area.
Sep 19, 2024 A 97.5 · 9 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no certified food protection manager during the time of the inspection.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
Observed a package of cooked deli ham being stored in the same metal pan as a package of raw chorizo in the reach-in cooler.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded food items.
Observed multiple egg cartons of raw shell eggs stored above various cheeses.
CDI: Food employee corrected storage order so that RTE foods were placed above raw shell eggs.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
Observed RTE, TCS foods in the deli flip top without any labels. Observed opened package of deli ham in the reach-in cooler without a date mark. Observed house-made cocktail sauce (made with tomatoes) that bore no label.
CDI: PIC created labels for all food items.
****all other items were well dated marked.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed a couple of working bottles of oils and sauces in the make line that were not labeled.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed a rice cooker not ANSI-approved being stored in the dry storage area. PIC stated that they do not use the rice cooker and just keep it stored there. EHS advised PIC to remove any equipment not being used from the facility.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 stickers from previous days on the non food contact parts of cleaned dishes. Needs to be removed during cleaning.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
Observed no covered waste receptacle in the female restroom. EHS advised PIC to get one with a lid.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed dumpster lid kept open during the time of the inspection.
CDI: PIC closed the dumpster lid.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 broken floor tiles throughout the facility. Floors shall be kept in good repair.
Apr 11, 2024 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection.
New inspection.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at sink. Repeat.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken, raw pork and cooked beef stored in the dame dish and touching each other. CDI. PIC removed and change the storage.
***MOST FOOD INTHE FACILITY IS COMMINGLED. FOOD STORAGE SHOULD BE SEPARATED.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Nov 29, 2023 A 96 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at sink
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw steak, sausage and chicken stored above tortillas. CDI- Tortillas removed.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 Observed chicken, steak , queso and broth holding above 41F. CDI- Items placed in the walk in for cooling. PIC stated that when she came in the cooler was 39F. The cooler was closed and came down in temp. Temp was 40 and foods began to cool.
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 .
Aug 25, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no employee health policy. Employees also did not know what the health policy was. CDI- EHS left copy of health policy .
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 fresh cooked garlic and oil mix stored at room temp holding above 41F. Garlic was discarded before EHS could take a temp. Garlic was stored above the grill area from 3 days. Ambient air temp was 80F. CDI- PIC discarded garlic and oil.
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 .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 floors with concrete exposed neat prep tables.
May 2, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection.
New inspection. Repeat
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed multiple commingling of food through out the facility. CDI. PIC rearranged the storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed in use ice scoop stored with handle touching the ice. CDI. PIC removed.
Jan 10, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection.
New inspection.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf. Observed no one in the facility with knowledge of food borne illnesses. CDI. Provided PIC with one.
#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/. Observed no written procedure for responding to a vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. CDI. Provided PIC with one.
#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 sanitizer buckets stored in hand sink. CDI. PIC removed.
#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed Pork, beef,Yuka, cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AL CHILE SPORTS BAR” or State ID 20600110499). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.