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7 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 22, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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.
Clean utensils stored uncovered. Keep all food contact surfaces inverted or covered to prevent 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Mar 12, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 11, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Pipes under two comp sink are leaking--repair
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.
6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter). Resecure baseboards in dish room
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 22, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other
Official wording
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Repair flooring in dish room
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed open bologna with no Discard date. Pic to assure frozen foods pulled to cooler are redated
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Dried food on can opener blade
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.
3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw shrimp stored above RTF
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.
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing boxes of food directly on floor inside walk ins
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Mold observed inside two compartment prep sink--clean and maintain 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.
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Pipe beneath the three compartment sink is leaking, base of faucet at two compartment prep sink is leaking--Repair
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.
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Open lettuce and open package of Turkey with no DISCARD DATE. PIC to assure all open processed foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floor beneath/behind grill area soiled--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.
4.2(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Equipment
Inspector’s notes
There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food.
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.
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Warmer set at highest temperature but did not maintain internal temperature of more than 123 degrees F. Warmer must be able to maintain internal temperature of a minimum of 160 degrees F. Repair/Replace
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.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Expired Turkey (10/07). Discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code
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(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. Chopped pork held at 110, Ham steak held at 121, Grren beans held at 129, puréed pork held at 116, puréed green beans held at 107, whipped sweet potatoes held at 120 and purred beef held at 121 degrees F. All Reheated to 165 degrees F. Hot TCS Foods must be held at a minimum of 135 degrees 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, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 20, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. PIC to assure all open processed foods ad prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item. The day opened or prepared plus 6 days, not to exceed a total of 7 days (for most products, excluding hard cheeses and cured meats such as pepperoni etc)
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(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 . Observed puréed Mac and cheese held at 129 degrees F. Reheated to 165. Maintain hot TCS foods at 135 degrees F or above
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Flooring outside of office is sticky--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.
4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Black mold on ice machine shield. Drain, clean and sanitize Ice Machine
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.
An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required.
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.
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors. Maintain doors/lids covered at all times on dumpster
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.