Cincinnati, OH

Alabama Que

Name: Alabama Que
Address: 2733 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

2733 Short Vine St

Last inspected Aug 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 20, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 1.Observed dust and stain accumulation on the white shelf racks used in the facility. The person in charge (PIC) stated that most of the metal frame shelving will be replaced. 2. Observed soiled rails for the sliding door refrigerator. Must be cleaned.

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Observed discoloration on the ceiling, likely caused by cooking grease. The person in charge (PIC) stated the ceiling will be cleaned in addition to the walls that are already being maintained. 2. Observed grease accumulation underneath the large stove in the back. The stove is not moveable but PIC stated they are waiting for a special jack that would allow them to relocated the stove which will make it easier to keep the area 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 2, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. 1. Dust accumulation was observed on rack shelfs and some equipment. The person in charge (PIC) stated that they plan to power wash all the racks and deep cleaning equipment in the near future. 2. Food and stains observed on the railing for one of the coolers. Must be cleaned. 3. Grease accumulating underneath the large stove in the very back. Must be cleaned.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 7, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 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. 1. Food debris and soiled sliding rails, as well as the bottom of the refrigerator in the kitchen, must be cleaned. 2. Dust and soiling observed on multiple racks. These must be cleaned. 3. Burned food debris and soiling observed under the stove at the very back of the kitchen. This area must be cleaned.

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. Missing baseboard tile observed at the very back of the kitchen near the stove. The Person in Charge (PIC) stated that they will repair the baseboard.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 11, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(L)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(L)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is not located to allow convenient use by employees.

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.

Jan 2, 2024

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Accumulation of grease on the floor underneath cooking equipment. Clean thoroughly."

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 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"The following are in need of repair to facilitate pest control: 1. Loose cove base undernath prep table along wall in the kitchen area. 2. Loose trim area near 3 comp sink and steam table in the kitchen. 3. Cracks in floor tiles near steam table/servers area in the kitchen. 4. Hole in wall underneath stair well in basement. 5. Floor area around sewer lid in disrepair in basement. Repair to areas noted during complaint investigation should not be limited to those mentioned. Repair any holes/openings gaps that can be entrance/harborage for pests throughout facility."

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."

Inspector’s notes

"Accumulation of food debris on shelves in the rear cooking area of the kitchen. Clean and maintain."

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 17, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(L)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(L)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facilities Handwashing facility is not located to allow convenient use by employees."

Inspector’s notes

"No handwashing sink installed in the outdoor grill area for handwashing."

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 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: Chafing Fuel was stored above boxes of cake mixes in the kitchen. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Fuel was moved to another location."

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

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"Quat test kit unavailable."

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 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."

Inspector’s notes

"Dust build up on shelving under the fan in the kitchen."

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 3717-1-04.1(KK)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."