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The full inspection history
6 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 1, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
8 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Bathroom has chemicals plumbed to hand sink
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.
6.4(N) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter 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.
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Drain in sink beneath spray hose is loose and leaking--resecure/repair. Puddled water inside sandwich block cooler--repair
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floor beneath steam well is soiled, covers under hood are greasy. Dust on ceiling tiles around vent (in corner)-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.
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Facilities: Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Damaged ceiling tiles--replace
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Dust build up on fans inside walk in cooler, interior of ovens and interior of reach in freezer are soiled--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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Feb 9, 2024
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered
Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch. Seal all baseboards tight"
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.
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jan 30, 2024
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(L)Pests
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(L) - Violation - Facilities: Removing pests: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. "
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Removing pests:
The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed dead roaches in several locations. Thoroughly clean and sanitize"
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(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Facilities: Pest control:
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Rid premises of roaches"
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 16, 2024
Abated
13 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
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
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-06.4(L) - Violation - Facilities: Removing pests: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. "
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
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.
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 5, 2024
Not Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(K)Pests
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Facilities: Pest control:
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Numerous roaches (in different stages) observed throughout kitchen. Observed roaches inside flour bin along perimeter of floor and atop food prep tables
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Rid facility of roaches. Seal all cracks and crevices"
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 5, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 17, 2023
Not Abated
15 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure all open processed foods (i.e tofu etc) and prepared TCS Foods (i.e cooked rice, shrimp, beef etc) held > 24 hours has a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item"
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.
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Poisonous/toxic material-working containers
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: ID label all chemical spray bottles"
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.
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Food Storage containers-common name ID
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label all working food containers"
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.
"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
"Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment.
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Walk in cooler holding temperatures at 50 degrees F--Discontinue using until temperatures are maintained at 40 degrees F or below"
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.
"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Inspector’s notes
"Equipment,good repair, doors, seals
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Walk in cooler doors are falling apart, non-effective door gaskets--Replace doors to assure a tight fitting seal"
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.
"3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
Inspector’s notes
"Cutting surfaces.
Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.1(L)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-06.1(L) - Violation - Facilities-bathroom design, self-closing door A toilet room wasn't completely enclosed or lacks a self-closing door."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-bathroom design
Remove toilet from kitchen. Bathroom is not designed as a functioning unit. Handsink has non-potable water plumbed. Door is not self-closing."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Missing ceiling tiles--replace. Resecure metal seams under hood, repair walls and sealall gaps around dish machine and three comp sink."
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.
"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Bare Hand Contact RTE Food
Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC To assure staff in donning gloves when handling RTF (Lime wedges)"
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.
"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Using handwashing facility-Other purposes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand sink
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Hand sink to be used for hand washing only"
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.
"OBSERVATION: Equipment cleanliness-food contact
Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed dead roaches in Bulk food containers and throughout kitchen
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Maintain food contact surfaces clean daily"
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.
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: TCS-cold holding
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cooked Rice, beef, pork etc held at 48-52 degrees F--Discarded
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Maintain all TCS Foods at 41 degrees F or below. Discontinue using walk-in cooler until temps are held at 40 degrees 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.
"3717-1-06.4(L) - Violation - Facilities: Removing pests: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. "
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Removing pests:
The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Dead roaches observed throughout facility"
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.
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Exterior of equipment , shelving in kitchen is soiled. Walk in fans, ceiling and walls have dust build up--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.
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
"Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dead roaches observed throughout facility--thoroughly clean and sanitize. Grease on pipes under hoods, perimeter of floors cluttered---Clean and sanitize"
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.