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8 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 3, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.
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.
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Observed a gap on the bottom seal of the front exterior door that does not protect against the entry of pests.
Ensure the gap is sealed by replacing or installing a door sweep.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 27, 2026
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(M)Other
Official wording
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 a gap on the bottom seal of the front exterior door that does not protect against the entry of pests.
Ensure the gap is sealed by replacing or installing a door sweep.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
7.1(B) - X. Chemical - Restriction - Presence and Use
Inspector’s notes
Unnecessary chemicals are stored on the premises.
Observed a can of pesticide stored behind the bar.
Ensure all unnecessary chemicals are removed from the promises.
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.
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.
Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine.
Ensure the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine are cleaned more frequently and maintained clean.
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.
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.
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, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 14, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.1(M)Other
Official wording
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 between the floor and the door for entry door to the facility. Obtained door sweep to protect against entry of pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed ice bins not air gapped to wastewater pipes. Per PIC, facility is waiting on part to air gapped ice bins to wastewater pipes. Ice buckets are temporarily draining to buckets until properly air gapped.
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.
6.1(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. Missing floor wall junction in back 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 26, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
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). Observed no closed, enclosed, or sealed floor wall junction in back area of facility.
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 physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Observed debris under and behind equipment.
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.
An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
Ice machine is not properly air gapped. Ensure that ice machine is properly air gapped. Air gap for ice bins were observed in process.
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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 20, 2025
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed debris under equipment.
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.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed rat droppings in back area of bar. Clean up immediately in an appropriate manner. PIC contacted owner who contacted licensed pest control operator to come out.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
notedCode 2.4(C)(12)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(12) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils. Discussed with PIC ensuring that chlorine residual is tested frequently.
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.
4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria
Inspector’s notes
A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed no chlorine in dishwasher rinse. PIC said that three compartment sink would be utilized until it can be adjusted to provide adequate sanitizer. Discussed contacting chemical company to see how long sanitizer lasts once opened.
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). Observed no closed, enclosed, or sealed floor wall junction in back area of facility.
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.
An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed no air gap for ice bins or ice machine. Discussed with PIC that air gaps need to be provided and ice machine needs to have appropriate drainage. Discontinue use of fixtures that do not have proper indirect drains per Ohio Plumbing Code.
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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 14, 2024
Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 14, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 27, 2024
Not Abated
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed no air gap for ice machine.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that ice machine and ice bins are properly air gapped per Ohio Plumbing Code."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed mats that had accumulation of soils on them."
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(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food employee was given sample employee health reporting policy agreement."
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.
"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed chemical dispenser for chemicals other than utensil cleaners and sanitizers above three compartment sink.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Poisonous or toxic materials need to be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles. This paragraph does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles."
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.
"3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding
Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed no chlorine residual in dishwasher.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Dishwasher was adjusted to provide appropriate chlorine residual in rinse."
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.