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7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 7, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
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.
ICE MACHINE IS SOILED DIRTY.
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.
6.3(D) - Distressed Merchandise: Segregation and Location
Inspector’s notes
Products that are held by the license holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, were not segregated and not held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing
Inspector’s notes
Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning.
Door is cracked and sealed for the ice machine
Ice machine shall be replaced is not easy to clean and sanitized , and can't be used for safe ice as food .
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 23, 2026
Not In Compliance
15 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(B)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.1(B)(1) - Floors, walls and ceilings - utility lines
Inspector’s notes
Utility service lines and pipes were exposed unnecessarily.
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.
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
Mops are stored wet by the mop sink.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food preparation sinks, handwashing lavatories, and warewashing equipment are used for the cleaning of maintenance tools, the preparation or holding of maintenance materials, or the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes.
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.
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
Mop sink is soiled.
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.
The piping of a nondrinking water system is not durably identified.
Old beer tank converted to handwashing sink.
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.
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.
ICE MACHINE COVER IS MOLDY DIRTY.
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.
6.1(D)(1) - Floor carpeting - restrictions and installation
Inspector’s notes
A floor covering such as carpeting was installed in areas where the floor is subject to moisture.
Bebind the bar area.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
There are so many nonfunctional items, and litter in the basement.
Remove all unnecessary items and litter from the basement.
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.
Mop sink is soiled dirty.
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.
6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage
Inspector’s notes
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.
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.
6.3(D) - Distressed Merchandise: Segregation and Location
Inspector’s notes
Products that are held by the license holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, were not segregated and not held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Damaged pop products stored in the Basement under an exposed Lakey waste pipes and soiled dust dirty utility lines.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 29, 2026
Not In Compliance
31 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
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.
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
Lemons and limes are stored inside dirty soiled container.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing.
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.
Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices.
Ice machine have cracked broken non smooth plastic surfaces inside it.
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.
A plumbing system or hoses conveying water are not constructed or repaired with approved materials.
Hoses been used to connect water done not in approved manner.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
2.2(D) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - Where to Wash
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) were not washing hands in a handwashing sink.
No hand wasn't sink behind the bar.
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.
notedCode 2.4(B)(1)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(B)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge by having no critical violations during the current inspection.
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.
6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter)
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.
6.1(E) - Facilities: Floor covering - mats and duckboards
Inspector’s notes
Mats and duckboards were not designed to be removable and easily cleanable.
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.
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
Plumbing fixtures for the women and men restrooms are soiled dirty not been cleaned .
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.
6.1(F)(2) - Wall and ceiling - coverings and coatings
Inspector’s notes
Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks, used for indoor wall construction are to be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
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.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
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.
notedCode 2.4(A)(1)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge present in the food facility.
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.
5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F in the bar area.
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.
4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria
Inspector’s notes
A chemical sanitizer improperly used.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - 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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-02(I) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
FSO license not displayed onsite.
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Cleaned glasses stored on a dirty soil rubber in the bar area.
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.
Raw fruit and or vegetables are being cut, combined with other ingredients or cooked before being properly washed.
Lemon and limes are not been washed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5.1(D) - Backflow Prevention- Air Gap: Water Supply Inlet
Inspector’s notes
The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements.
No air gaps for the ice bin and the ice machine.
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.
6.1(Q) - Outdoor walking and driving surfaces - graded to drain
Inspector’s notes
Exterior walking and driving surfaces were not graded to drain.
A hole in the side walk drain the water to the basement's floor.
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.
The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Floor in the bar area have compressed raw wood, non smooth .
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(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.
Ice machine is dirty moldy have slimy liquid.
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.
4.5(C) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cooking and Baking Equipment - Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough.
Ice machine door have broken parts , door have cracks full of mold, soiled.
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.
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Beer coolers are soiled, the cabinets isn't he rest rooms are soiled, mop sink is 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, Mar 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 11, 2026
Not In Compliance
20 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(G)(3)Other
Official wording
4.8(G)(3) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling
Inspector’s notes
Single-service articles that are intended for food-or lip-contact were not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
Observed single use stirrers are not packaged.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6.1(D)(1) - Floor carpeting - restrictions and installation
Inspector’s notes
A floor covering such as carpeting was installed in areas where the floor is subject to moisture.
The floor is not smooth, and easy cleanable.
The floor is covered with rubber mats.
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.
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Observed hole in the metal plate outside the facility on the side walk that allows access to the basement.
water is entering the basement from the hole in.
The hole can allow rodents to enter the facility.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5.1(S)(1) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not repaired according to the Ohio building code.
Dried sewage on the basement floor, due to a sewage back cup.
Repair the plumbing system, maintain in good repair.
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.
Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
Observed single service Stirrers sitting out in a container on the bar in couple locations on the bar .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities - Numbers and Capacities
Inspector’s notes
The food facility had an insufficient number of hand washing sinks necessary for their convenient use or a number fewer than what is mandated by the Ohio plumbing code.
No hand washing sink behind the bar.
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.
4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
Sanitizer is not been monitored, no test strips available.
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.
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.
Cut lemons, and lime stored on shelves in a fridge .
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.
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
Observed the plastic lining on the door of the ice maker is broken and missing pieces.
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.
5.0(J) - Distribution, Delivery, Retention- System
Inspector’s notes
Water is not received from the source through either an approved water distribution, delivery, or retention system.
Observed lack of water flow at the hot water faucet in the ladies restroom.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
An indoor storage area for refuse, recyclables, and/or returnables does not meet requirements.
Observed litter stored in the basement from, difficult to walk around.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6.1(C)(2) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed.
Dry sewage , and standing water in the basement floor.
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.
6.1(E) - Facilities: Floor covering - mats and duckboards
Inspector’s notes
Mats and duckboards were not designed to be removable and easily cleanable.
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.
The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
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.
Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system.
Dried sewage in the basement from.
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.
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
No test strips for the quart sanitizer.
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.
6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter)
Floor behind the bar area inn disrepair.,
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 31, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
-Observed an inoperable deep refrigerator not in good working order. PIC claimed equipment will be repaired.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 1, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions
Inspector’s notes
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
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.