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A98.5

TRULIANT MUSIC PAVILION #6

707 PAVILION BV, Charlotte, NC 28262
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022817
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceJun 30, 2015

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 Jun 30, 2015: 97May 24, 2016: 97Aug 18, 2016: 97.5Jun 15, 2017: 97Sep 27, 2017: 97.5May 16, 2018: 99Aug 8, 2018: 97Jun 14, 2019: 98Jun 29, 2021: 98.5Sep 10, 2021: 99.5May 12, 2022: 98Sep 21, 2022: 98Jun 27, 2023: 99.5Sep 12, 2023: 97.5Jun 5, 2024: 99Sep 19, 2024: 99.5May 13, 2025: 97Sep 25, 2025: 97May 7, 2026: 98.5Aug 12, 2026: 98.5
Jun 30, 2015Higher is betterAug 12, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 12, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed approx 20 hot dogs to be stored in the front counter hot holding boxes at temperatures of 115-125F. PIC stated the they were removed from the rollers at 170F approx 20 mins earlier. PIC stated they were unsure of if they usually hold the items on TPHC or not as they were filling in for the usual PIC and this was their first time assisting at the venue. CDI - Temporary TPHC time stamps placed onto the hot box. 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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed the lid to the left ice machine to be falling apart with the insulation beginning to be exposed.

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May 7, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed TPHC times not marked for corn and salsa. Needs to be marked from TPHC. CDI - Times were added to TPHC log.

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Sep 25, 2025 A 97 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed TPHC procedures. Logs showed time and temperatures as the same for all items. Ensure that TPHC procedure are being properly followed and times and temperatures are recorded for all items. Ensure that items to be held on TPHC are clearly distinguished and that all items start at 135F or higher or 41F or below.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. 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 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark buildup around ice shield in one of the ice machines. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed chicken tinga in steam cabinet at 99F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -0-

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May 13, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed handwashing sink with hot water reaching 142F. EHS spoke with PIC about adjusting water temperature to 100F or slightly above 100F to prevent in proper hand washes and burns.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed sink and surface sanitizer in 3 compartment sink dispensing at 848 ppm. CDI-PIC diluted sanitizer with cold water to reach 700 ppm. PIC stated that ecolab will be contacted to readjust dispensing system. Facility had recently switched to sink and surface from quat throughout facility. 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
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed barbacoa and hot dogs below 135F. CDI-PIC set foods to stand 5 to be reheated to 165F. Ensure hot cabinets are set high enough to hold at 135F and above. 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P. Observed sour cream and pico that was removed from cold holding that was above 41F from reach in cooler (see temp chart). CDI-PIC to discard items with initial time set for items (9:30 pm) and items are set into ice bath and did not reach above 70F. Ensure all items are 41F and below when removed from temperature control.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine shield that was separating from lid.

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Sep 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . OBSERVED no thin prob thermometer to measure food temp. CDI. PIC ordered one.
#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 stuffs stored by customer stuffs.

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Jun 5, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
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 health policy and managers were unable to name the 6 reportable illnesses or symptoms. CDI - EHS provided them with a new health policy.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drinks stored above single-service gloves.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a broken lid on one ice machine and two broken doors of a reach-in cooler.

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Sep 12, 2023 A 97.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Original inspection entered under wrong ID number and unable to show original signature that was provided
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed facility using TPHC on the following items that did not place cheese, sour cream, and guacamole with tomatoes on TPHC chart. CDI items added. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed all food employees that were not wearing a hair restraint while preparing foods.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed chest freezer with broken door.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf Observed utensils washed in 101F wash water. CDI drained and refilled.

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Jun 27, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. OBSERVED employees working with food without hair cover. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing jewelry while working with food.
#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 water leaks on the floors and light covers.

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Sep 21, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed no time stamp for items on time. CDI- Time stamp placed in the items
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI Observed no thermometer for facility.

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May 12, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed a food employee wash hands and then turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI-EHS intervened and employee rewashed hands and turned off the faucet with paper towels.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine lid cracked.

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Sep 10, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - C Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed ice machine door damaged and splitting, observed screw at the ice chute rusting. Repair.

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Jun 29, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and 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 near the handsink, there was some around the wall, within 50ft. CDI-PIC provided paper towels in a metal container to keep them from getting wet.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice machine lid is separating and is exposing the Styrofoam inside.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Repeat violation
6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - C Observed 3 lights with no shields, bulbs do not appear to have protective bulb case.

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Jun 14, 2019 A 98 · 3 violations
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Follow-up verification required
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf - Observed the facility holding multiple items on TPHC but the procedure sheets were not filled out. Verification required 6/24/2018.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P - Observed 2 bottles of all purpose cleaner stored above metal pans. CDI - bottles were removed.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
General comment 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. - Observed 3 unshielded lights in the back hallway. Shield lights or replace with shatterproof bulbs.

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Aug 8, 2018 A 97 · 3 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P - Observed salsa holding at 62F on ice. CDI - more ice was added to cool the item down; see temperature chart.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Outside walk in cooler and freezer are flooded and around the units are flooded. Items in the units are bottled drinks and alcohol.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed trash clutter in dumpster area. Remove trash and keep area clean.

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May 16, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf - Observed a trash can blocking the hand sink. CDI - can was removed.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
General comment 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. - Observed unshielded lights in the back hallway.

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Sep 27, 2017 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for hand washing at each hand sink. -Pf - Observed no soap at the hand sink on the serving line. CDI - the dispenser was re-attached to the wall.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed hot dogs cooling while tightly sealed in a ziploc bag in the reach in cooler.CDI - bag was opened to facilitate cooling.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of water.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a broken lid on the ice machine. Observed the door on the freezer out back not properly sealing and the inside freezing up.

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Jun 15, 2017 A 97 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. observed build-up inside ice machine around ice chute.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P observed cole slaw in ice bath with insufficient amount of ice. cole slaw on top of pan was > 45F. CDI by rearranging ice bath to have ice up to top edge of pan. observed cole slaw at 45F throughout product prior to departure.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. observed 3 unsheilded light fixtures, one above 3 compartment sink.

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Aug 18, 2016 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table were she was preping food.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed a drink bin full of drinks and ice was blocking the use of the hand washing sink. CDI- the drink bin was moved.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee prepareing food without hair restraints.

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May 24, 2016 A 97 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed handsoap at handsink but not usable, hand soap needed to be put in dispenser to work properly. Food employees/volunteers were working without handsoap at sink and were instructed to stop food handling until handsoap could be properly provided. CDI- Maintenance was called to open dispenser to place handsoap inside.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed build up in both ice machines. Clean.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin probe thermometer available. Dial thermometers only available. Return Visit (VR) required.

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Jun 30, 2015 A 97 · 4 violations
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed a piece of sticker in ice used for customer drinks. CDI-ice removed.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed ants crawling on hand sink and close to three compartment sink.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed cups unwrapped and stored near open windows where customers place orders.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TRULIANT MUSIC PAVILION #6” or State ID 2060022817). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.