Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 24, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Observed door seal of the walk-in cooler was soiled.
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, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 9, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
Food manager only has a ServSafe certificate and not the state issued manager certification in food protection.
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.
3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving
Inspector’s notes
Food packaging does not protect food from contamination.
Observed 1 dented can in the dry storage area.
Directed the PIC to discard the can and ensure that cans are not dented when receiving food.
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.
Food employees wearing jewelry during food preparation.
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 9, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 18, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F.
Cheese sticks in the hot holding equipment were held at 127°F.
Directed the PIC to reheat the cheese sticks in the hot holding to 165°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.
Food employees wearing jewelry during food preparation.
Food employee was wearing jewelry an watch during food preparation.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Door seal of the walk-in cooler was soiled.
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 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
The food manager has a ServSafe certificate only and not the Ohio state issued certification in food protection.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Mar 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
The food manager did not have Ohio state issued manager certificate in food protection.
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.
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
Opened packages of lettuce not date-marked.
Directed PIC to ensure date-marking is done consistently for all opened packages.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 20, 2023
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
Inspector’s notes
"Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
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 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"The manager has ServSafe certificate but not ODH certificate."
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.