ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 23, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - Violations Abated
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11 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 18, 2026
Not In Compliance
6 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. Mold/grime observed on sealing of three comp sink.
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 problemsnotedCode 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. Food observed on floor of facility.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.4(Q)(2)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
4.4(Q)(2)(4) - Temperature Measuring Devices and Food Monitoring Devices - Calibration
Inspector’s notes
Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration. Walk in cooler thermometer was not observed not properly functioning.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Chicken wings observed sitting out at room temperature and not being properly temperature controlled. +COS
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.2(K)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability
Inspector’s notes
Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation. Chemical sanitizer in sink observed to not be hooked up and not able to pump solution when hooked up.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official wording
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. No thermometers observed in coolers around food prep area in the warmest part of them.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 1, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official wording
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Thermometers not observed in coolers with food items in them under prep tables.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Walk in cooler con denser observed to be leaking water.
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(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Single service pizza boxes were observed stored bottom up while being exposed and employee apron was placed on boxes.
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 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer strips were observed unopened and sanitizer solution observed on the higher end.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 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. IN use utensils were observed stored on food prep table directly and not in clean and dry containers during 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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 25, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing
Official wording
6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Inspector’s notes
Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. 1. Hand sink next to 3-comp sink not stocked with soap. 2. Hand sink in food prep are not stocked with soap.
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 2.4(C)(4)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required. Both hand sinks need to be fully stocked during hours of operation to ensure employees are washing hands when returning from pizza deliveries.
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 issuesnotedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in the hand sink next to the 3-comp sink.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 20, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Mar 26, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Feb 5, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(P) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items. Observed many single use items and litter around dumpster, observed taped up door leaning against the wall next to 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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster container. I highly recommend keeping the dumpster locked on the top and sides to prevent people/ pest from getting into container.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 22, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 19, 2024
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination
Official wording
4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment
Inspector’s notes
A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. 3-comp sink sanitizer is not working. Please fix asap. Revisiting to see fixed sanitizer dispenser. Employee states they are manually pouring sanitizer to get to concentration.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 4, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed sanitizer dispenser broken on 3 comp sink. Needs to be fixed. Operator is manually making sanitizer solution. Please make sure it is tested each time for the correct concentration until fixed.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 28, 2024
Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.1(M)(1)Pests
Official wording
"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 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
"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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 3717-1-03.4(E)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(E)(1) - Violation - Cooling methods-temperature and time control The operator is not using an effective method for cooling."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source