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3 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 29, 2023
Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(R)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-05.4(R) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-removal frequency Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough."
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.
"3717-1-05.4(N)(1)(a) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered inside Indoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles not covered when not continuously used or when full."
Inspector’s notes
"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered inside
Indoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles not covered when not continuously used or when full."
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.
"3717-1-05.4(G)(1) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-sufficient storage Refuse is stored in an area insufficient to handle the amount of waste."
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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 29, 2023
Not Abated
11 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.1(R)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Shellstock-maintaining identification
Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Maintain shellstock tags with product until last one sold"
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.
"3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan
Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan. Observed ROP jams etc in freezer--Discarded
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discontinue using in-house ROP Products until a written HACCP plan has been received and approved by Health"
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
Inspector’s notes
"Temperature Measuring Devices
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
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.
"3717-1-04.8(I)(1) - Violation - Preset Tableware Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."
Inspector’s notes
"Preset Tableware
Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
Inspector’s notes
"Cutting surfaces.
Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
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.
"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."
Inspector’s notes
"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."
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 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
"Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust build up on ceiling around vents"
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 3717-1-06.1(C)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-06.1(C)(2) - Violation - Facilities-floor water flush Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-floor water flush
Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed. Observed puddled water on basement floor by Bully walk in"
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 3717-1-02.4(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
"PIC-Level 2 Certification
No manager has level 2 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.
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure all open processsed foods and prepared TCS Foods (i.e cooked chicken, brats, egg plant parmessan etc) held > 24 hours has a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item."
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 21, 2023
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-05.4(N)(1)(a) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered inside Indoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles not covered when not continuously used or when full."
Inspector’s notes
"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered inside
Indoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles not covered when not continuously used or when full."
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.
"3717-1-05.4(R) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-removal frequency Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-removal frequency
Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough."
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.
"3717-1-05.4(G)(1) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-sufficient storage Refuse is stored in an area insufficient to handle the amount of waste."
Inspector’s notes
"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-sufficient storage
Refuse is stored in an area insufficient to handle the amount of waste."
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.