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A95

1368 SWEET CORNER CAFE

9211 N TRYON ST, STE 5, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111762
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedOct 27, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceOct 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 27, 2026 A 95 · 7 violations
#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 hand sinks without hand towels. CDI. PIC added hand towels to dispenser.
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked sliced pork cooling in the walk-in cooler in covered container. Observed pork cooling at insufficient rate to meet required cooling parameters. CDI- pork uncovered and placed in freezer for rapid cooling. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#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 cooked rice and rice noodle sitting on prep table off of temple control. CDI moved to walk-in cooler to complete cooling process. 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 .
#33 · 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 pork cooling in covered container in the walk-in cooler. CDI- lid removed. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed brisket thawing in standing water in prep sink. CDI- placed under running water by PIC.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensils stored in water < 135F.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed containers wet stacked on the drying rack.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “1368 SWEET CORNER CAFE” or State ID 20600111762). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.