ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 2, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 1, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Fryer, air fryer , and The exhaust hood are non comercial products approvable by an recognized testing .
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
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 6.0(A)(1)(c)Other
Official wording
6.0(A)(1)(c) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Floor or walls or ceiling in an area subject to moisture is not nonabsorbent. Wall, floor, and ceiling by the stored food in the basement are not smooth, easy to clean.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official wording
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 thermometers found in two prep coolers.
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 4.1(G)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(G) - Can Openers - Cleanability
Inspector’s notes
Cutting/piercing parts of can opener not removable for cleaning or replacement.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 30, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
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 9.0(B)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
9.0(B) - Equipment approval
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not approved before installation and use. HOUSE HOLD FRYER AND AIR FRYER.
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 issuesnotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° 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 temperaturenotedCode 3.3(H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.3(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Reheating For Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F
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 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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 4.4(Q)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(Q) - Utensils, measuring devices
Inspector’s notes
Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.
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, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 6, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
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 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not require employees to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4.1(KK)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.1(KK) - Food Equipment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority. Non comercial air fryers ,and non comercial microwave in the kitchen .
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, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 21, 2024
Not In Compliance
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not require employees to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law. No sick policy
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
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 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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 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. Mop stored on the same shelf with food equipment.
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 issuesnotedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored . Pop dispenser in the bar area stored on dirty surface.
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 issuesnotedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage containers
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled Several food containers stores without label in the kitchen area
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.8(E)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(3) - Equipment, utensils, linens, 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.
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 issuesnotedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Soup container stored without label in the bar area.
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 unsafelynotedCode 3701-21-03Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3701-21-03 - Approval of Facility Layout and Equipment Specifications
Inspector’s notes
Facility constructed, remodeled, or equipment installed without prior written approval from the licensor. Several house hold air fryers, and reqular fryer , microwave installed without written approval from the licensor.
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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 1, 2023
Abated On-Site
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Glass cleaner stored in the bar area without label Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger provided label for the glass cleaner container"
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 unsafelynotedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(3) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-TCS Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Cleaning frequency-TCS Surfaces and utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger removed to the sink washed and sanitzed the tongs"
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 3717-1-03.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"In-use tong stored on not clean surface In-use utensils are improperly stored."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
Inspector’s notes
"Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
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 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Sauce storage containers is missing the common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source