ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 7, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - Violations Abated
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4 inspectionsROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jul 16, 2026
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)(2)(e)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens
Inspector’s notes
A food label did not include the name of the food source of each major food allergen contained in a food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.
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 problemsnotedCode 2.3(A)Contamination
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2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food Contamination Prevention - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Products
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed employee eating at front counter
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(C)(1)(a)Contamination
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3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed whole raw eggs stored above cooked and RTF in small cooler at grill--Always store raw foods on bottom shelf
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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jan 22, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils
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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. Discontinue storing disposable food containers directly on floor
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 3.4(K)(1)Other
Official wording
3.4(K)(1) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate control of Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes in TCS food using ROP. Discontinue Vacuum packaging of cooked Beef and chicken etc. products. Discarded
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6.4(F)Other
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6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils
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4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Non-commercial toaster
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 3.5(A)Other
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3.5(A) - Standards of Identity
Inspector’s notes
Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. OTR-packaged grab and go pork rinds with no labels. Required information is as follows: ID label, statement of responsibility, ingredient and sub ingredient listing, Net weight and use by dates on (if pertinent)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
May 6, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance
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6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter)
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 6.2(I)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.2(I)(2) - Lighting - intensity
Inspector’s notes
The light intensity was <20 foot candles at buffet, sales area, in other refrigerator, or at 30 inches above the floor in warewashing, other storage, or toilet rooms.
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, May 6, 2025 · Original Source