ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 29, 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 fan in the basement where food and food contact surfaces stored. Clean fan.
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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7.2 - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material - Separation/Location on Retail Display Shelving
Inspector’s notes
Poisonous/toxic materials for retail sale are stored improperly. Chemicals stored on line cooler above and with food. Keep all chemicals in separate area away from food and food contact surfaces to prevent chemical contamination. Corrected on site.
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.
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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. No discard date on chipotle dressing made in house. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is MUST BE properly date marked. 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. Salami held on temp. 54 F on line cooler. Cold Holding TCS foods MUSG BE held at temperatures 41° F or below. 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. Food prep. Sink soiled. Keep food prep. Sink clean to prevent contamination. Observed food residues behind slicer blade. Clean slicer blade thoroughly to prevent contamination of old spoiled residues with fresh meat. 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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3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Wet towels on table by cutting board. Wet wiping cloth MUST BE maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Corrected on site.
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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6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Splash guard between hand sink and food prep. Counter was down. Keep splash guard up to prevent contamination by splashes during hand washing.
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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6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding
Inspector’s notes
Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas. Missing shield on light in the basement dry storage area.
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, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source