ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 23, 2023
13 recorded violations
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cooked shrimp held at 50 degrees F---Discarded CORRECTIVE ACTION: Maintain cold TCS Foods at 41 degrees F or below. (Discontinue using sandwich block cooler -closest to stairwell-until temperatures are maintained at 40 degrees F or below)"
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 wording
"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Wash and sanitize can opener blade 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.
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"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Several uncovered foods in walk in freezer CORRECTIVE ACTION: Store all foods wrapped or covered"
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.
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"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.
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"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. Discontinue storing cups/scoops in sugar. In-use utensils must be maintained Dry or in water at 135 degrees F. Store ice scoop on clean surface"
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.
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"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
Inspector’s notes
"Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing food and food contact surfaces directly under waste line in Basement"
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.
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"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents. Seal all openings in side entry door."
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.
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"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label Bulk containers"
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.
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"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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial wording
"3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PRIOR to thawing frozen ROP fish, either poke hole in cryovac wrapper or remove from wrapper completely"
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 wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Mold observed on Ice Machine shield CORRECTIVE ACTION: Drain, clean and sanitize Ice Machine"
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 wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Cooked Beef with no Discard Date CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure all open processed foods and prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours have a Discard Date"
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
Inspector’s notes
"Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Puddled water observed in all three sandwich block coolers on food line. Compressor leak? Repair. Sandwich block cooler (closest to stair well) holding temperatures 50 degrees F. Discontinue using until temperatures are maintained at 40 degrees F. Replace worn dish racks. Damaged floor tiles inside walk in coolers--replace"
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, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source