ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 6, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
7.2 - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material - Separation/Location on Retail Display Shelving
Inspector’s notes
Poisonous/toxic materials for retail sale are stored improperly. Observed soap stored on top of single service items in retail area. Soap was moved +COS
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.
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6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected
Inspector’s notes
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed gap around door in storage area. Close gap
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens
Inspector’s notes
A food label did not include the name of the food source of each major food allergen contained in a food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. Observed cookies and crackers without label in retail area. Items were placed behind the counter and/or a label was placed on items that ingredient lists could be provided for.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
7.1(C)(3) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use
Inspector’s notes
A restricted pesticide was applied by a person who is not a Certified Applicator. Observed household pesticide behind the counter. Pesticide was voluntarily discarded. +COS
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.
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3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat items. Bacon was moved. +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 wording
901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
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.
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5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector’s notes
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter. Observed dumpster area not clean. Clean
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source