COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Aug 19, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(C) - Thawing TCS
Inspector’s notes
TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed 10+ packages of ROP oxtail thawed overnight in 3-comp sink. *Product would have been placed into service if not observed. PIC indicated observation would be addressed with appropriate kitchen staff. Discontinue practice immediately.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source