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NameAL'S BAR & GRILLE
Address8321 MAGNOLIA ESTATES DR
SUITE B6
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed an employee drink stored on top of a bin of flour.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 45-48 degree TCS foods in the main prep cooler. All food came out of temperature control at 10:30am. EHS provided establishment with a temporary TPHC policy until the cooler is repaired.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one spray bottle of bleach without a label. CDI - Chef labeled during inspection.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No REPEAT 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 large container of flour without a label.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No REPEAT 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Observed boiled eggs (house made) stored in water.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed a waitress preparing a salad while wearing bracelets and no hair restraint.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a broken under-counter cooler next to the grill.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed a leak in the grill hand sink faucet. Observed a pre-rinse spray hose for the dish machine hanging below the flood rim. CDI - Hose was hung up on a hook.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed a broken drain plug and open dumpster doors.