ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 9, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 30, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
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. Observed half & half in a carafe at the coffee station at room temp. Location is not licensed for time as public health control. PIC removed carafe. +COS
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 3.2(C)(1)(g)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(g) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Unwashed fruits and or vegetables are not separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed washed apples with unwashed oranges in a bowl for customers. PIC removed apples and oranges to be washed. +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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 22, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 17, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed damaged gaskets on the block cooler - inhibiting proper door closure.
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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Observed soil build up on the vents at the topside of the cooler. Clean the surfaces.
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 2.3(A)Contamination
Official wording
2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed an employee drink stored above food/food equipment. Keep personal items away from/below food and food contact surfaces.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 28, 2024
Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 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
"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 3717-1-04.4(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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 18, 2023
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 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
"Observed an incomplete seal at a block cooler. It appears the door gasket is insufficient. Have the equipment serviced."
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 3717-1-04.5(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
"Clean the topside air vents of the prep coolers. Observed soil build up on the vent grate."
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source