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The full inspection history
9 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 7, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.
Was not able to verify employee health reporting policy during inspection. Emailing policy, create a file with signatures of each employee that works with food.
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.
Observed person in charge certificate but no Ohio manager certification. Will email application if PIC can't find Ohio 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 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 20, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
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.
Mac and cheese, ribtibts stored in a reach in cooler without date mark.
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, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 19, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 8, 2025
Not In Compliance
8 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(K)Pests
Official wording
6.4(K) - Controlling Pests
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Flies, and roaches in the kitchen .
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.
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 sick policy .
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(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Inspector’s notes
Each handwashing 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.
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.
Several food items stored in a cooler without date mark.
Discard all the undated food items .
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.
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.
The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor.
The light was off in the whole kitchen .
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.
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
Thermometers are only o test hot food the measurements starts at 50 F and up, the other thermometer is not working properly.
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 8, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 28, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 7, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 26, 2024
Not In Compliance
18 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(I) - Manual warewashing
Inspector’s notes
The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was less than 110° F.
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.
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected 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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-02(H) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
FSO license not displayed onsite.
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(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours.
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.
4.6(A) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Food
Inspector’s notes
Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils were not sanitized.
No sanitizer found in the premises , dishes are not sanitized after washing
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.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law.
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)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 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.
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. Several food items stored on the holding equipment in a room temperature under 120 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.
3.3(A)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Raw Animal Foods
Inspector’s notes
Raw animal food was not cooked to the correct temperature/time combination for proper destruction of microorganisms.
Employees are not checking the food temperature when they cook it.
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 cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
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 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
Inspector’s notes
Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented.
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.
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.
Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.
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.
The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth.
Rusty strainer.
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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 18, 2024
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(N)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
Inspector’s notes
"Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
There are unnecessary items 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.
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: Several food containers stored in a cooler without date mark.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger indicated were just cooked this morning and dated all seven days from today"
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.
"OBSERVATION: Several utensils, and food containers stored dirty on the prep table
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger removed all the dirty utensils to be re washed and sanitzed"
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.