2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
Operation observed to not have a proper food illness reporting policy on hand.
+COS
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.
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.
Did not observe Ohio food protection manager license during inspection.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Thermometer not observed in cooler for sandwich toppings.
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 26, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 11, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
11 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 ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
No food reporting policy was observed in facility.
+COS
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.
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.
+COS
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.
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
Observed no paper towels in dispenser by handwashing sink.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
notedCode 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
3701-21-02(I) - Display of License
Inspector’s Notes
FSO license not displayed onsite.
Current license was not observed to be displayed on site.
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.
In-use utensils are improperly stored.
In use utensils observed laying out on counters instead of separate clean and dry surface.
In use utensil submerged in water was not being kept in water of 135 degrees or above.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s Notes
The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Large ice buildup was observed in deep freezer.
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.
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.
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.
4.5(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.
Cutting board observed to have food and debris left on it.
+COS
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.
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
No proper test strips for sanitizer being used was present at the facility.
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.
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 observed inside 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.
2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - When to Wash
Inspector’s Notes
Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves
+COS
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 5, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other
Official Wording
3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information
Inspector’s Notes
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
Was not able to verify an allergen notification for consumers.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)(2)(e)Food source and labeling
Official Wording
3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens
Inspector’s Notes
A food label did not include the name of the food source of each major food allergen contained in a food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.
Observed prepared sandwiches in reach in cooler without major allergens labeled on sticker. Please add any allergens to sticker with sharpie.
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.
Food is not properly labeled.
Observed prepared and packaged sandwiches without sub-ingredient information, net-weight. Spoke with person in charge about creating a book with the sub-ingredients for the breads, wraps to be available for consumers to see. Single ingredients were properly marked on stickers.
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.
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
Bakery items or foods that may contain allergens as an ingredient need a consumer advisory on menu or signage nearby to notify the public.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
Observed prepared sandwiches without use-by date marking, PIC updated food labels with dates. Observed a couple of TCS foods in reach in fridge without use-by dates.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Spoke with PIC about keeping a separate ambient air thermometer in reach in coolers to quickly verify fridges are staying under 41 degrees. Took thermometer out of freezer and placed into front cooler.
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.