COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jul 30, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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4 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 1, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Discussed with owner contacting proctor to get Ohio manager certification and if Ohio manager certification cannot be obtained via proctor, applying via Ohio Department of Health Food Safety.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
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3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed cooked rice and shredded cheese holding at 47°F and green herb sauce holding at 45°F. TCS foods were voluntarily discarded. +COS
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 temperaturenotedCode 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. Observed pantry food preparation refrigerator that was not maintaining TCS foods below 41°F. TCS foods in refrigerator that were voluntarily discarded if they had been in there for an extended period of time. Other TCS foods were moved. PIC said they would contact refrigeration repair company to have refrigerator repaired.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Apr 7, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 5.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage
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5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention
Inspector’s notes
An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Prep sink needs larger air gap. Per facility they have put a call in to have it adjusted.
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 problemsnotedCode 5.4(B)Other
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5.4(B) - Outdoor Storage Surface
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed garbage dumpsters on an absorbent surface. Per PIC, facility plans to contact trash collectors to ensure that dumpsters are on a non-absorbent surface.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
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5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed chemical dispenser connected in an unapproved manner.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling
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3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law
Inspector’s notes
Food is from an unapproved source. Observed vacuum packaged frozen peppers that came in that way per facility (unlabeled). Peppers were voluntarily discarded. +COS
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 problemsnotedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals
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4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria
Inspector’s notes
A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed no sanitizer in bar sink solution. Solution was drained. +COS
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source