Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
Logo Main Menu
Mecklenburg County Health Dept
Public Health Inspections
Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
  
 

Premises Information

Return to Inspections
NameSWEET DREAMS HAVANA
Address11126 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEHS observed no assigned storage for mobile food units (Pinchos Bori and Golosinas De Mi Tierra Honduras) working out of commissary. Mobile units must have assigned/ separate storage clearly marked at all times. Failure to maintain assigned/marked storage in commissary may result in commissary privileges being revoked. An RCP will be initiated at VR to monitor repeated cold holding issues in facility. A VR - verification will be conducted within three days to check on grill drawer unit repaired or continued non use.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed numerous TCS items in grill drawers holding above 41F (see temp chart). CDI - PIC placed all items in freezer for rapid cooling. A VR will be conducted in 3 days to verify repair of unit or alternate cold holding method being utilized. A risk control plan will also be required. EHS will review RCP at verification visit. - 3 - REPEAT 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 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on grill drawers in need of replacing. Also, grill drawer unit was not able to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. Repair/Replace. - 0.5 - REPEAT
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 gaskets on dessert reach in with heavy accumulation of dirt/debris. Clean as often as necessary to prevent accumulation.