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6 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 15, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(J)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(J) - Backflow Prevention Device- When Needed
Inspector’s notes
An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required.
No air gap in food prep. Sink. Provide air gap to prevent sewage back up in the sink. 2 Weeks.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch.
Slicer soiled in the back. Clean blade in front and back thoroughly to pvernet contamination. 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.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
No test kit for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Mold on back wall and on racks in protein and produce walk in cooler. Clean mold.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
No thermometer in drawer cooler. Provide thermometer for daily temp. Check.
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.
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked.
Hand sink blocked in dish washing area. Do not block hand washing sink it should be available at all time for hand washing. 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 15, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 9, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Dust build up on ceiling and pipes in walk in cooler—clean
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.
Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Discontinue storing have bucket on prep counter during food preparation
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.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
Expired cooked mushrooms-discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 2, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 29, 2025
Not In Compliance
14 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No chlorine dispensed in both dish machines on 2nd floor servery areas
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.
6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter). Re-secure baseboards under three compartment sink sink sink
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.
4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Discontinue storing boxes of disposable lids, cups etc directly on floor
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.
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not 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.
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. PIC to assure all open processed foods and prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours has a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item. Re-date foods when pulled from freezer to cooler
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.
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Wash and sanitize can opener blade after each use
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.
3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Discontinue storing raw beef patties above RTF
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.
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.
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.
4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed pink yeast on Ice Machine shield
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 16, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals
Official wording
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. Discontinue storing chemicals atop prep tables
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.
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. ID label all chemical spray bottles and squeeze bottles
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.
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. Observed cooked sausage and Risotta held at 50 degrees F. Whole raw eggs left on counter at room temp. When using an ice bath assure containers of foods are submerged into ice up to product line verses simply atop ice. A small volume of eggs may be kept at room temperature during preparation but not to exceed four hours
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust on ceiling--clean
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.
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 2, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
10 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. Cooked chicken, stock and sauces, cut mushrooms etc with no DISCARD DATE. PIC to assure all prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item
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.
2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.
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.
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. ID label all chemical spray bottles
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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Disccontinue placing sanibucket in hand sink (bar)
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.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Expired cooked Beef--discarded. PIC To assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code
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.
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. Butter cubes, meat, etc. held at 57-60 degrees F . When using an ice bath assure containers of CS Foods are submerged into ice up to product line verses simply atop ice. Mintain cold TCS Foods at 41 degrees F or below
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.
4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed pink yeast on Ice Machine shield. Drain, clean and sanitize
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.
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.