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NameSWEET DREAMS HAVANA
Address11126 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsName changed was observed at time of inspection. Owner information was verified in CDP and had not changed. Name changed in CDP at time of inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink not registering on test strips. CDI - Sink was dumped and remade at 100ppm chlorine. - 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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cuban sandwiches in 2 door upright refrigerator (#4) above 41F. Per PIC items had been processed 2 hours before inspection. CDI - Items were spread out on pan and placed in alternative refrigerator to cool to 41F or below. A VR will be conducted within 3 days to verify unit has been repaired. - 1.5 - 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 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans wet nested after wash/rinse/sanitize. EHS recommended pyramid stacking for pans before stacking on shelf. CDI - items were unstacked to allow for air drying.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed right handle of 2 door upright freezer broken. Repair
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 interior of Upright freezer near beer storage area with accumulation of dirt and debris. Clean