ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 11, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled filters under the hood. Mold on edges of deep freezer lid. Exhaust fan and light shield soiled in walk in cooler. Clean all these surfaces and any other surface needs to be 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.
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3.5(C) - Food Labeling
Inspector’s notes
Food is not properly labeled. Unlabeled salt, brown sugar and simple syrup in bar.
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.
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3.4(C) - Thawing TCS
Inspector’s notes
TCS food was improperly thawed. Chicken was thawing in 3 comp. Sink. Only use food prep.sink to thaw or prep. Food tp prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
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.
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3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Mayo salsa and cooked pineapple held on temp. 58 F on ice. Keep cold TCS food on temp.41 F or below to prevent growth of bacteria's. Corrected on site.
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.
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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. Mold inside food prep.sink. Keep food prep. Sink clean at all times and do not use for any other task then food prep. Corrected on site.
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.
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6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Mold on caulk and caulk broke and rough. Paint chipping and peeling from upper edge of the window where clean food contact surfaces stored below.
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.
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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Broken lid of deep freezer. Replace it.
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.
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4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Equipment and utensils must be air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
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, Jul 11, 2026 · Original Source