Cincinnati, OH

Daruma

Name: Daruma
Address: 31 E Court St, Cincinnati, OH

31 E Court St

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 24, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Expired Tuna salad--discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code

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.

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notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(C) - Thawing TCS

Inspector’s notes

TCS food was improperly thawed.

In plain English

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notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Both Chlorine and QAT strips are needed

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.

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notedCode 3.4(K)(3)Other

Official wording

3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s notes

A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method. PRIOR To thawing ROP frozen fish either poke hole in cryovac wrapper or remove from wrapper completely

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 13, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 11, 2026

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. (Both chlorine and QAT strips are needed)

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.

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notedCode 3.5(C)(2)(e)Food source and labeling

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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.

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.

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notedCode 3.5(A)Other

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3.5(A) - Standards of Identity

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. All grab and go pre-packages foods must have the following information: ID label, statement of responsibility, ingredient and sub ingredient list, Net weight, allergen information and discard date

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 25, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 5, 2026

Not In Compliance

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

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4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Non commercial rice cooker

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.

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notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Chlorine strips need to monitor dish machine

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory

Inspector’s notes

The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

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.

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notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

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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. PIC to get all employee signatures on Employee Health Policy and maintain on file

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 20, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Discontinue storing cup in salt

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.

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notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature

Official wording

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. PIC to assure all open processed foods and prepared TCS foods (I.e soup, cooked chicken etc) held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item

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notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

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5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed base of faucet at three compartment sink leaking--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.

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label Bulk food containers (Salt)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6.1(M)Other

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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. Discontinue propping entry doors open

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notedCode 3.1(A)(3)Food source and labeling

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3.1(A)(3) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled on the container or package. Observed grab and go pre-packaged foods with no labeling. All grab and go foods must contain the following information: ID label (Name of food), statement of responsibility (where made and packaged), ingredient and sub-ingredient listing, Net weight and if applicable use by dates on. If product is handed to customer no labeling is required but operator must be able to inform customer of allergies in foods if asked

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION