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Eli's BBQ

3313 Riverside Dr

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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11 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 23, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 1. Observed a buildup of dust on the condenser fan in the walk in cooler. Ensure the condenser fan is cleaned more frequently and maintained clean. 2. Observed a buildup of grease on the sides of the exhaust hood. Ensure the exhaust hood is cleaned more frequently and maintained clean.

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 temperature
notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep scores and scratches on the cutting boards that prevent effective cleaning and sanitizing. Ensure the cutting boards are resurfaced or replaced.

In plain English

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notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Observe the instructions for removing food of a choking victim were not posted in a location that is accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are posted in an area that is accessible to the public. PIC moved the instructions for removing food of a choking victim in an area that is accessible to the public.

In plain English

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notedCode 5.1(P)(1)Contamination

Official wording

5.1(P)(1) - Preventing a Cross Connection

Inspector’s notes

A cross connection is present onsite. Observed a cross connection between the chemical dispensing hoses and the filled three compartment sink. Ensure an air gap is maintained between the outlet of a plumbing fixture and the high-water level of a basin. PIC moved the chemical dispensing hoses as to eliminate the cross connection.

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 contamination
notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed boxes of chips stored on the floor in the upstairs storage room. Ensure food items are stored in a clean, dry location that is protected from contamination and is at least six inches off of the floor.

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 contamination
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed a buildup of dust and debris on the storage rack in the ware washing area. Rack is used to store cutting boards and other kitchen equipment. Ensure the rack is cleaned more frequently and maintained clean.

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 3, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 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 a build up of food debris and residue on the bottom shelf of the table by the grill. Ensure the bottom shelf of the table is cleaned more frequently.

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 problems
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed mac and cheese stored in the reach-in hot holding unit being held at 125°F. Ensure all food is hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. PIC placed the mac and cheese in the oven until it reached temperatures <135° F and then returned it to hot holding. +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 temperature
notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed coleslaw stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. Ensure all food is stored wrapped or in covered containers. PIC covered the container of coleslaw. +COS

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 contamination
notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items. Observed a phone and several drinks placed around the kitchen and in the ware washing area. Ensure employees have a designated area to store personal items.

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 issues
notedCode 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. Observed a gap between the ventilation hood filters. Ensure the filters are repositioned with no gap between them.

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 issues
notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. 1. Observed gaps around the front door that does not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Ensure weather striping is installed or replaced around the front door. 2. Observed the back door in the kitchen is left open during times of service. Ensure that door remains shut during service or install a device, such as a screen, to protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed a working container of sugar that was not labeled in the dry storage area. Ensure all food that is removed from its original packaging and is not easily recognizable is labeled with the commen name of the food.

In plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 4, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards overly scored. Replace cutting boards.

In plain English

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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. Compartment inside fryer, metal racks in walk in cooler and fan in walk in cooler must be cleaned more frequently to prevent build 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 problems
notedCode 4.8(F)Other

Official wording

4.8(F) - Single Use/Single- Service Article Storage - Excluded Locations

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Single use items in upstairs floor were stored on the floor. Operator moved items so they could be six inches and above from the floor.

In plain English

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notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

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 employees eating on table near the three compartment sink. Lable this area as employee designated area or find alternative employee designated area for eating.

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 contamination
notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed uncovered chicken tray in walk in cooler. Tray was 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Floors in walk in coolers and upstairs area are not smooth, easibly cleanable or nonabsorbent. Repair floors to make them easily cleanable.

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 issues
notedCode 6.3(D)Other

Official wording

6.3(D) - Distressed Merchandise: Segregation and Location

Inspector’s notes

Products that are held by the license holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, were not segregated and not held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Observed cabbage packages in walk in fridge was not labeled to be given back to retailer. Packages were labeled.

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notedCode 5.4(B)Other

Official wording

5.4(B) - Outdoor Storage Surface

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed grease storage bins on gravel. Operator stated that they would find a clean, nonabsorbent, smooth surface to place on or they would grate it themselves.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 14, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed inadequate sanitizer (lactic acid) in sanitizer solution. PIC made a new solution using quaternary ammonia. +COS

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.

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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.

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 issues
notedCode 5.4(B)Other

Official wording

5.4(B) - Outdoor Storage Surface

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed grease storage bins on gravel. +REPEAT

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.3(D)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 29, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed beans holding at 129°F and PIC did not know when they were cooked or reheated for hot holding. Beans were voluntarily 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6.3(C)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.3(C)(2) - Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur. Observed o shaped pasta stored over cutting board. Observed bottle on prep table.

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 issues
notedCode 6.1(R)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

6.1(R) - Outdoor refuse areas - curbed and graded to drain

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse area was not properly constructed, curbed, or graded to drain. Observed grease bin on gravel surface.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 2.3(C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.3(C) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained. Food handlers were not wearing hair coverings.

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 22, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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 grease bin on gravel storage surface.

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 9, 2024

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(B)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(B) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed grease bin stored on gravel surface. Facility contacted senior EHS to plan corrective action.

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 issues
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed build up in kitchen on walls and on shelves. Per PIC, facility is going to have area cleaned and repainted next Monday and Tuesday.

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 problems
notedCode 6.4(K)Pests

Official wording

6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed 5 flies in three compartment sink area and two flies in kitchen (adjacent with open door way). Per manager, facility has been working with pest control operator and minimizing harborage conditions. PIC attempted to reach pest control operator at time of inspection.

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 insects

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 21, 2024

Not In Compliance

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(J)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(J) - Backflow prevention device

Inspector’s notes

An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required. Observed no air gap between spray nozzle and top of three compartment sink. Employee provided air gap.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6.1(R)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

6.1(R) - Facilities: Outdoor refuse areas - curbed and graded to drain

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse area was not properly constructed, curbed, or graded to drain. Observed grease bin on gravel surface with grease around it.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6.4(K)Pests

Official wording

6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed flying insects in kitchen.

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 insects
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed build up on shelves and walls in kitchen and build up of soils on floors in dry storage.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 16, 2024

Abated

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.3(E)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.3(E) - Violation - Conveying sewage-approved system Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed new appearing grease interceptor and a smaller grease trap that had been disconnected. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Per PIC, facility is working on obtaining permits for grease interceptor. This violation to be marked corrected when final approval is given. This was forwarded to building department. "

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-02.3(C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

"3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 issues
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities 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."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 issues
notedCode 3717-1-06.3(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-06.3(C)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Employee accommodations: Location Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur."

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 contamination
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

" Observed build up of soils on walls in kitchen. Observed seams of prep table that were collecting crumbs in them."

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 19, 2024

Not Abated

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.3(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-06.3(C)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Employee accommodations: Location Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed multiple open lidded employee beverages on prep tables. Observed partially eaten apple on wax paper on top of food storage container for restaurant. Observed jacket on dry storage rack and hat in dry storage in kitchen."

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 contamination
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed build up on floors of dry storage building. Observed build up of soils on hood and walls in kitchen. Observed seams of prep table that were collecting crumbs in them."

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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(B)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(B) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-outdoor areas Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-outdoor areas Outdoor refuse storage surface of grease bin and dumpster is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain (on gravel)."

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed rust in 2 door counter height refrigerator. Observed build up of grease and soils on equipment in kitchen."

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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-05.3(E)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.3(E) - Violation - Conveying sewage-approved system Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed new appearing grease interceptor and a smaller grease trap that had been disconnected. No permits for installation of new grease trap were observed online. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that appropriate permits are obtained for grease interceptor."

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 3717-1-02.3(C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

"3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."

Inspector’s notes

"Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employees did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering."

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 issues
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities 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."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food employees and conditional employees need to be 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."

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Jan 2, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed dust on shelves."

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

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