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The full inspection history
7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 30, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 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.
Applying for Ohio manager certification.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 9, 2026
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law
Inspector’s notes
Food is from an unapproved source.
At time of inspection, spoke with owner about food sources for cooked ribs and other TCS food items. Foods prepared at the Bee's BBQ in OTR and transported to Madisonville will need to be under ODA inspection for food processing. Please reach out to Foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov to begin the application process.
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.
notedCode 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.
At time of inspection, was not able to verify the Ohio manager certification in 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.
4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
At time of inspection, chemical concentration at 3-comp sink was too high. Reach out to provider to make adjustments to equipment. Until fixed, dilute with water and test with strips.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 4, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1)(3) - 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.
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Utensils , napkins stored out side expose to dust.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 24, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Cleaned equipment, utensils ,single use articles store in dirty place out door.
Discard all the contaminated items.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 4, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
8 recorded violations
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.
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.
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.
3.4(D)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling - temperature and time control
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
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.
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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.
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.
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 3, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(E)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(E)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
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.
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
all the undated items were discarded by the person in charge.
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.
6.4(N) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
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.
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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.
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.
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.
Cole slaw held 44 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.
3.4(D)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling - temperature and time control
Inspector’s notes
TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature was not cooled within 4 hours to =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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 1, 2024
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
Inspector’s notes
"Sanitizing solutions-testing devices.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, chicken that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The manager indicated he just made this and provided a date"
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.