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The full inspection history
6 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 7, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
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 dishwasher caulking in disrepair. Recaulk.
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
1. Observed left side of dishwasher area with biofilm build up. Clean more frequently.
2. Observed vents in prep area had dust build up. Clean more frequently.
3. Observed sticker residue on outside of food containers. Clean more frequently.
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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 24, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(C)(1-4)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(C)(1-4) - 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 left on dishes after being washed. Stickers and any residue must be removed during the cleaning process.
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.
Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Dec 16, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 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 within the ice machine. It must be cleaned.
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.
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 clean dishes with stickers left on them. The stickers must be removed during cleaning.
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Observed clean utensils being stored in dirty containers. Manager had utensils and containers cleaned.
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.
Observed a buildup of dust on the walls and ceiling. The dust must be removed.
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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 8, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
Observed a leak at handsink across from can storage. 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, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 6, 2023
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a build-up inside of the dish washer. It must be cleaned more frequently.
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.
"3717-1-04.1(C) - Violation - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed clean dishes with sticker residue left on them.
Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Stickers must be completely removed from dishes when they are cleaned. If there is a sticker left on a dish, it should not be considered 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.
"OBSERVATION: Observed a build-up in the ice machine.
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ice machine must be cleaned more frequently."
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.