ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 7, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official Wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s Notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with excessive residues and fungus surrounding warewashing equipment. PIC to ensure area is thoroughly cleaned. Maintain plane to sight and touch.
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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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed missing ambient-air, internal thermometers within various refrigeration units. PIC to ensure all mechanical refrigeration food storage units are supplied with thermometers.
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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5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s Notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked. Observed basement handwashing sink blocked by equipment. PIC to ensure access to all handwashing sinks remains unobstructed.
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.
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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. Observed interior components of ice machine soiled with residues. PIC indicated equipment would be cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to sight and touch. Supplemental ice supply to be used in the interim.
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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4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source