A100
CELLAR AND ALE
131 MATTHEWS STATION ST, STE 1A, Charlotte, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110684
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedMay 12, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceJun 13, 2023
Score history
Jun 13, 2023Higher is betterMay 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 12, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 9, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 4, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 11, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed large amounts of sticker residue on multiple stacks of metal pans that were stored as clean. The pans were stacked together causing the sticker residue to contaminate the food contact surfaces. -CDI- Dishes were placed in the 3 comp sink to be rewashed and sanitized. (1.5 pts)
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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed damaged gasket on the WIC door. Have gasket repaired or replaced. (0 pts)
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed dust build up on the vent cover over the wire rack and 3 comp sink. EHS and PIC discussed increasing cleaning frequency. (0 pts)
Mar 28, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 31, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 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 . Observed a container of chickpea salad and a working bottle of apple cider vinaigrette being stored in prep flip top cooler both date marked 10/24, one day past their expiration. CDI: PIC discarded items.
Jun 13, 2023 A 99 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: At time of inspection, observed the delivery, but not installation, of permitted chemical sanitizing dish machine for glassware. Until such a time that machine is installed and effectively sanitizing utensils, facility will continue sanitizing glassware via available 3 compartment sink and back of house chemical sanitizing rich machine.
Observed one (1) thin probe calibrating thermometer in kitchen area. At time of inspection, thermometer was functional and properly calibrating, but was observed as turning on and off intermittently. Facility is advised to purchase additional thin probe digital thermometer(s) and/or verify consistent functionality of existing thermometer.
Observed one (1) facility item (previously canned chickpeas) with a date mark establishing an 8 day hold time (06/09 - 06/16). EHS discussed date marking procedures (7 day hold time, including date of opening/preparation) with PIC and verified that all items were properly date marked. No other non-date mark exempt TCS foods were observed with incorrect date marks.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed two (2) unwashed red onions stored above RTE foods in WIC. CDI - EHS lowered unwashed produce to readily available shelving to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided WIC storage order chart to PIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC and one (1) additional food employee with jewelry (wristbands, watches) on while engaged in food prep (plating of ready to eat food)
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one (1) food employee without effective hair restraint engaged in food prep (plating of ready to eat food)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed minor rust on the prep table underside shelf adjacent to office area shelving.
Note: These items, as well as ongoing progress in their repair/maintenance is being observed and recorded as transitional permit conditions.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed outdoor dumpster without drain plug in place. Contact waste management company to replace missing drain plug.
#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 damage to ceiling tiles in kitchen area above hot water heater and three compartment sink. Observed damage to walls above three compartment sink and prep table areas. Observed minor tile damage in bar area prep room.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed soil on the tiled floor of bar area prep room.
Note: These items, as well as ongoing progress in their repair/maintenance is being observed and recorded as transitional permit conditions.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CELLAR AND ALE” or State ID 20600110684). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.