A95.5
BUFFALO EATZ STEELE CREEK
8156 S TRYON, STE B, Charlotte, NC 28273
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111656
New permit · first inspected Jun 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedJun 25, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceJun 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 25, 2026 A 95.5 · 9 violations
Inspector comments: - PIC stated that egg roll fillings are Cooked, Cooled, Wrapped, Frozen, and then Reheated to order. Permit states that COOLING IS PROHIBITED due to lack of cooling equipment. EHS discussed immediately stopping cooking and cooling proteins. Eggroll’s must be wrapped with raw fillings. If this is found again on another inspection, an intent to suspend your permit will be issued. Please reach out to EHS if you plan to install a blast chiller to continue cooling food items.
- EHS discovered large blue container holding large batch of house-sauce. Container is unable to be submerged in 3 compartment sink. When asking PIC how they clean it, they stated it is sprayed down and brushed out. Discontinue use of large container and replace with smaller containers that may be submerged in 3 compartment sink - Bus tubs work great here.
- TPHC procedures provided during inspection.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
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 on site. EHS provided health policy. - 0 -
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 Observed no vomit diarrhea plan on site. CDI - EHS provided. - 0 -
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
#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 one of the two hand sinks in the kitchen. PIC stated they do not have key to open and replace paper towels. CDI - Paper towels were placed next to sink. - 1 -
#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 beef and eggs stored above RTE egg rolls in RIC. CDI - Storage order rearranged.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored over RTE items in RIC.
- 1.5 -
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 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). Observed date marks missing from egg rolls with cooked filling in PT. Items are pulled from bulk batch in RIF. Ensure date is transferred from bulk batch. CDI - Dates transferred.
EHS observed 2 containers of previously canned mushrooms dated 6/17 and 6/18. CDI - Items voluntarily discarded. - 1.5 -
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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one container of degreaser in a plain bottle with no label. CDI - Labeled.
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed degreaser stored on too of shelf with onions below. CDI - Degreaser removed. - 0 -
#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 really great labels throughout. Missing labels on 2 squeeze bottles of water on cook line.
#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 soda stored on floor underneath front counter. Maintain items at least 6” off the floor. - 0 -
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee belongings around the restaurant on top shelves of dry storage and on top of prep units. - 0.5 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BUFFALO EATZ STEELE CREEK” or State ID 20600111656). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.