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Cincinnati, OH

Adas Center Kitchen

3009 Burnet Av

Last inspected Jan 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 9, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer concentration needs to be monitored daily since the mechanical dishwasher has failed to register sanitizer after both inspections.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Ventilation hood not strong enough above fryer and flat top grill. Please repair due to fire hazard.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 3.4(A)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Frozen food storage, temperature / time control, TCS

Inspector’s notes

Foods in frozen storage exhibit signs of thawing or refreezing. Reach in freezer by delivery entrance has too many boxes blocking airways of the freezer. Please reduce the amount of boxes in the freezer and lower temp if there are still signs of thawing.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Commercial can opener has metal shavings. Had PIC take to dish machine to be washed.

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(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Working container of salt/pepper mixture not labeled with identity. Please label all working containers of spices.

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Spray bottle used for water is not labeled for water only. Spray bottle is not used for chemical purposes but looks like a chemical bottle. PIC labeled bottle for water only.

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 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cut salad greens and pineapple slice pans are improperly placed in cold holding well. Please remove pans on bottoms of wells to keep food cold. Food is only being served for less then 4 hours and thrown away after shift.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Chemical sanitizer not registering at time of inspection, PIC was shown how to run more sanitizer through tubing on mechanical dishwasher.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3Contamination

Official wording

3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented

Inspector’s notes

Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented. Observed a heavy dented can in stock room, please reject all heavy dented cans and rusted cans from the supplier.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed ice machine with mold buildup on the inside, had operator discontinue use until it has been fully cleaned out.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Chemical sanitizer for dishwasher was not being produced during the cycle. Corrected on site by changing sanitizer bucket and running sanitizer through the tubing. Sanitizer must be repaired asap at three comp sink in case of malfunction or a breakdown of the mechanical dishwasher.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed clean equipment on a dirty shelf, please maintain clean.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 30, 2024

Not Abated

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.6(C)(3)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-04.6(C)(3) - Violation - Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH."

Inspector’s notes

"Sanitizer is not being injected into the dish machine during the rinse cycle. The sanitizer line appears to be damaged. Repair the dish washing machine."

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 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed leaks in the kitchen: - at the water line for the steamer - hole in the sink basin at the 3 compartment sink - water line/knob for the prewash sink at the dish machine. Resolve all plumbing issues."

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 3717-1-06.2(I)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(I)(2) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity other areas The light intensity was <20 foot candles at buffet, sales area, in other refrigerator, or at 30 inches above the floor in warewashing, other storage, or toilet rooms."

Inspector’s notes

"Repair/replace the burned out bulbs in the dry storage area. Observed non functional bulbs in this area."

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 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed single use cups stored on the floor, kitchen & dry storage area. Keep food equipment at least six (6) inches above ground at all times."

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed soil & calcium build up within the ice machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean and sanitize the machine interior."

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 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed stored sliced food items without any date labeling. CORRECTIVE ACTION: All stored food items must bear an expiration date. Do not exceed six (6) days beyond prep/slicing/opening/cooking date when establishing the expiration date."

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3717-1-04.1(Y)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed warmer units (4) without any temperature gauge within for monitoring temperature. Ensure that all hot/cold holding units have thermometers within so that air temperature may be monitored."

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

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