ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 6, 2023
10 recorded violations
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: 1. Raw shell Eggs were stored above cooked Pork Butt in the walk-in-cooler. 2. Raw Pork was stored above fully cooked sausages in the walk-in-cooler. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Employees moved items to appropriate shelf to prevent cross contamination."
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: 0ppm of Chlorine observed in mechanical dishmachine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Person in charge will call for service tomorrow and use 3 comp sink until dishmachine is at proper concentration."
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 wording
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Pork but was holding at 118F in warmer unit. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Person in charge reheated to above 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 temperatureOfficial 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: Two bottles of Glass Cleaner were stored on prep table above Potato Chips. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Person in charge moved bottles."
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 wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Dry goods containers were unlabeled on the bottom of prep table in the kitchen."
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 wording
"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: 1. Ice bin drain tubing was inside of the floor drain at the bar. (Two ice bins) 2. No air gap observed at the ice machine in the basement. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will install air gaps per plumbing code."
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 problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provided operator with template to implement with staff."
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 issuesOfficial 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: Chemical spray bottles of clear, purple, gold liquid were not labeled on shelf in dining room hallway and kitchen. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Person in charge labeled bottles during inspection."
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 wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"Management has Servsafe certificate, but will work on obtaining the Ohio Level Two Certificate."
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 issuesOfficial wording
"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."
Inspector’s notes
"There is a small gap underneath the door where the weather strip has torn in dining room hallway."
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source