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Allez Cafe

1201 Main St

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 13, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. 1. Observed non-functional thermometer gauge on mechanical dish machine. 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Provide and maintain 160F thermostrip test kits.

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(L)Food temperature

Official wording

4.4(L) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Mechanical Warewashing - Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures

Inspector’s notes

The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils. Observed nonreactive 160F thermostrip at high temperature mechanical dish machine. Discontinue usage of equipment until necessary repairs are completed. PIC to ensure equipment is operating to manufacturer specifications prior to next usage. Supplemental manual warewashing to be used in the interim.

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 6.2(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.

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 4.4(J)Food temperature

Official wording

4.4(J) - Mechanical warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature

Inspector’s notes

The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient. Observed wash temperature of 113F. PIC placed service request at time of inspection. Discontinue usage of equipment until necessary repairs are completed. Supplemental manual ware washing to be used in the interim.

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(F)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(F)(2) - Warewashing sinks: Use Limitation

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or sanitized. Observed main bar three compartment sink soiled with moderate residues and debris.

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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 7, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 23, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Observed that the high-temperature dishwashing machine is missing a temperature indicator disk or sticker used to verify the final rinse temperature. An alternative method of verification—beyond the machine’s digital readout—is required to ensure the final rinse consistently reaches 180°F.

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(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. Observed food debris accumulation along the baseboards beneath kitchen equipment. Equipment must be moved to allow thorough cleaning and ensure the area is properly swept and maintained.

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, May 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 12, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 26, 2024

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 25, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Observed under counter refrigerator at the end of the bar was reading temperatures greater than 41° F. TCS food was removed from the cooler and temperature is being monitored by PIC to make sure it reaches below 41° F.

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 4.8(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 glasses used for drinks at the bar area stored on top of dusty mats. Must be cleaned before storing clean glassware.

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, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 29, 2024

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.1(M)Other

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(M) - Violation - Dish Machine-Pressure Guage Accuracy Pressure measuring devices on the dish machine were not accurate or were not properly scaled."

Inspector’s notes

"Dishmachine Pressure gauge was not working properly during rinse cycle."

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-05.1(J)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Operator will ensure Coffee Machine has backflow device or air gap as required. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will consult with a licensed plumber and owner's manual."

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(H)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

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, Feb 29, 2024 · Original Source

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