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8 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 22, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed build up in hood baffles. 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.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed leak in the ceiling over three compartment sink. 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.
notedCode 2.4(C)(4)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required.
1. Observed employee touch raw chicken and then ready to eat item with the same glove. Employee was directed to wash their hands and put new gloves on. Ready to eat item was discarded.
2. Observed employees not washing their hands and changing their gloves after changing tasks. Employees were instructed to wash hands when changing tasks. PIC assured employees would be retrained on when to wash their hands. +COS
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.
3.3(D)(6) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
Inspector’s notes
Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods not prepared according to proper, approved written procedures.
Send procedure for non continuously cooking chicken.
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.
Observed smoothie blade not clean to sight. Discontinue use until clean.
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)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
Observed uncovered ice cream containers. Containers were covered. +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.
6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed build up on hood baffles. 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.
Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Observed cardboard being used to place equipment and cans on around the facility. Do not use cardboard since it is absorbent and not easily cleanable.
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, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 16, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed multiple areas of ceiling leaking. The ceiling must be repaired.
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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 25, 2025
Not In Compliance
6 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.
Observed several flying insects within facility. Their presence must be adequately controlled.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed multiple areas of ceiling leaking. The ceiling must be repaired.
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.
6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed a buildup within the ventilation hood. It must be cleaned.
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.
Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices.
1. Observed stickers left on dishes. Stickers must be removed during cleaning.
2. Observed cutting boards with deep cuts. They must be replaced or resurfaced.
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(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.
Observed a buildup on the doors of prep cooler. It must be cleaned.
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.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed hand sink in front leaking. It must be repaired.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 21, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 7, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed a buildup on the sauce lids in prep coolers. They must be cleaned more frequently.
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.
1. Observed a buildup on the underside of the prep cooler lids. They must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the bottom of the fries cooler. It must be cleaned.
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, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 6, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(C) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability
Inspector’s notes
Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices.
Observed stickers let on the containers used in freezers. The stickers must be removed for them to be cleanable.
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)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough.
Observed a buildup on many working containers. They must be cleaned more frequently.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 4, 2024
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 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
"1. Observed a gap in the drive-thru window. The gap must be closed.
2. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. The gap must be closed.
Windows or doors were not protected against 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.
"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a mop drying against the wall. Manager hung up mop properly and advised they would hang it up properly moving forward.
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
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 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
"Observed a buildup on the walls surrounding the mop sink. They must be cleaned.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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.