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The full inspection history
7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 1, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Observed soiled computer monitors cords above food prep.area. Keep it clean to prevent contamaination of dirt and dust into food.
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.
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
Put wet towels or rags in sanitizer after each use.
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.
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
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. Corrected on site.
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)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 24, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 12, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager 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 2.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(15) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
Employees are not properly trained in food safety, including allergy awareness.
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, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 5, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
9 recorded violations
notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector’s notes
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter. Clean area around dumpster
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Chipped paint on walls in hallway/cracked baseboard on corner--Repair
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Shelves beneath prep table are soiled--clean
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.
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Bathroom is soiled--clean
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 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. The state of Ohio requires someone to be present during all hours of operation with a minimum of level I Food Safety training (person-in-charge). Management is required to have level II Food safety tracing (managers certificate). Training may be done on-line @ statefoodsafety.com
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.
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed open bags of chicken and noodles with no discard date. Discarded
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 29, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are 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.
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 2.4(C)(13)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(13) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
Employees are not properly trained in food safety.
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, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 10, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2.4(C)(13)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(13) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge - duties
Employees are not properly trained in food safety.
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, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 10, 2023
Not Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"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.