ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 6, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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8 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 23, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Feb 17, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Oct 22, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 2, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 24, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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. Observed expired FSO posted within facility. PIC to post current FSO license.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 16, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed food employee eating not wash hands after eating at main service counter. PIC advised on observation and will ensure employees wash hands when required.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 2.3(A)Contamination
Official wording
2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.
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 contaminationnotedCode 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. Observed pastry tongs stored directly on display case shelving. Discontinue practice and store on clean surface/holder when not in use.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 4.8(B)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.8(B) - Wiping cloths - air-drying locations
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths are not being air-dried in a location or manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles, or the wiping cloths. Observed various air-dried, soiled wiping cloths stored on 3-compartment sink. Discontinue practice and provide proper sealed storage container for all soiled cloths.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 21, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 21, 2024 · Original Source