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Cincinnati, OH

A Catered Affair

7515 Vine St

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 11, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.0(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.0(I) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Materials

Inspector’s notes

The nonfood contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth. Observed rusty racks in main prep area. Ensure nonfood contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed bins of flour and sugar without label. Ensure to label with common name.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

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7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle without label. Ensure to label to prevent contamination. Corrected during inspection.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 21, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled salad dressing. corrected on site.

In plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled flour container on bottom shelf of the table.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination

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3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Open bag of panko. Keep all food covered during storage. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 4.7(C)Equipment and utensils

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4.7(C) - Storage of Soiled Linens - Methods

Inspector’s notes

Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner. Soiled laundry stored in open bag in food prep. area. Keep it in close container or away from food and food contact surfaces.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. No paper towels at all hand sink. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

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6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's jacket on food box. REPEAT VIOLATION. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Dish washing machine was not working. Fix the machine. Gasket detached from lid and lid detaches from deep freezer by slicer. Replace.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 30, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. No discard date on creamy horse radish and ranch dressing. Must mark discard date on all TCS food.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

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6.4(J)(2) - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Personal items stored on and by food and food contact surfaces.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals

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7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging on knife holder. poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging on knife holder. Working containers of chemicals MUST BE properly labeled.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

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4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. No sanitizer in dish washing machine. Discontinue use of dish machine until fixed. Check sanitizer conc. daily with test strip to ensure proper sanitization of food contac surfaces. REPEAT VIOLATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Wet rag on the table.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

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3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Mop stored by food rack while handle touching food contact surfaces. Keep all sources of possible contamination away from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 18, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Ansel system pipes and area below filters under the hood soiled. Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3717-1-07.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Butane cans stored with food on bottom shelf of food prep. tables. Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source

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