COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jul 8, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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4 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 13, 2024
Not Abated
12 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Open electric outlet causing gap in the wall by service window outside the kitchen. Water pooling on the floor by screen door in the back area. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
Inspector’s notes
"Rack where clean plate stored was soiled with dirty and grease. Sticky nozzle holder in the bar. Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"Ice buckets stored not covered or inverted. Invert or cover all food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
Official 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: Chili held on temp.113 F on hot holding. TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Keep hot TCS food on temp. 135 F or above to prevent growth of bacterias."
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 temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
Inspector’s notes
"No paper towels on back hand washing sink. Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-02.2(C) - Violation - Hands and arms-when to wash (handwashing) Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed person in charge was touching ready to eat food with same gloves he used for other tasks. Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Wash hands and change gloves between tasks not related to food to prevent contamination."
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
Inspector’s notes
"Deep cooler in the bar was not maintaining required temp. of 41 F or below. Cooler temp. was 60 F. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.7(C)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-04.7(C) - Violation - Storage of soiled linens-methods. Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner."
Inspector’s notes
"Soiled rags stored in open buckets by steel table across ice machine. Keep all soiled laundry in closed plastic bag or in covered container. Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
Inspector’s notes
"Mop bucket stored by ice machine and broom, dust pan and dirty rags stored below back hand washing sink. Put all cleaning tools and soiled rags in separate space away from kitchen to prevent contamination. Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
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 contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-06.1(M)(1)Pests
Official 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
"No screen on window above table in the corner in kitchen. Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."
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 insectsnotedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed mold inside ice machine. Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Clean ice machine regularly."
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-06.2(B)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
Inspector’s notes
"No soap on back hand washing sink. Each hand washing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 6, 2024
Abated
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(B)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(B)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(B) - Violation - PIC Demonstration of Knowledge The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 1, 2023
Not Abated
20 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Unlabeled salt container on shelf above table where miscellaneous items stored. Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-07.1(A)Chemicals
Official 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
"Chemicals stored with food and food contact surfaces on bottom shelf of table across upright cooler and shelf in back area. Discontinue this practice immediately to prevent chemical contamination of food and food contact surfaces. REPEAT VIOLATION. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
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 unsafelynotedCode 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
"Violation has been abated"
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed pink slime in the right corner inside ice machine. REPEAT VIOLATION. Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Discontinue use of machine until clean and sanitized."
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(N)Chemicals
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 unsafelynotedCode 3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination
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
"Violation has been abated"
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 contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(A)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat food in the kitchen by cook and other employee. Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food employee MUST NOT touch ready-to-eat food with bare hands to prevent contamination of food. Use gloves or utensils."
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(9)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(9) - Violation - PIC Duties-Maintaining Temperatures The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-03.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.8(G)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-06.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(H) - Violation - Facilities-Cleaning plumbing fixtures Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 problemsnotedCode 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
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(d)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(d) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-time/temperature, illness The person in charge was not able to explain the significance of the relationship between maintaining the time and temperature of TCS food and the prevention of foodborne illness."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-06.1(M)(3)Pests
Official wording
"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 insectsnotedCode 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals
Official 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: Unlabeled spray cleaner in the bar. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials MUST BE labeled."
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 unsafelynotedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(13)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(13) - Violation - PIC Duties-cross contamination The person in charge is not ensuring that employees prevent cross-contamination of ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-cleaning and sanitizing The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed cracked and broken dry wall in walk in behind food rack. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source