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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 29, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 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.
Soiled ceiling tiles by the door and rope or cable in the center of the ceiling and fan and wall around AC above door. Clean it throughly.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Unused cooler in the kitchen. Remove it from the premises.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 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.
Greasy cooking aplinces. Coolers, microwave, sides of fryers and bottom shelf of grill table. Clean all this and any other surfaces needs to be 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.
Single-service articles that are intended for food-or lip-contact were not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
Observed clean utensils stored handles down in container in dish washing room on rack by food prep. sink. Keep handles down to prevent contamination of food and lip contact surfaces.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Non working camera on ceiling soiled with dust and grease above prep. tabel. Clean or remove
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 26, 2025
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.
Soiled old camera cords were hanging on ceiling above where food stored on the table.
Soiled faucet assembly on 3 comp. sink.
Soiled middle sink and drain on 3 comp. sink.
Clean all of this thoroughly and any other surface needs to be 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.
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
No test strips available for chlorine bleach to check the conc. of sanitizer. Provide test strips.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Soiled ceiling vent in food prep. area.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 6, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
Emloyee's food and drink stored with consumer's food items in freezer.
Employee's food stored above consumer's food in cooler. Keep employee's food below or away from consumer's food to prevent contamination.
Observed soiled wet towels hanging on 3 comp. sink. Keep wet towels in sanitizer bucket and soiled towel must go in to laundry.
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Grease droplets hanging down from edge below filters under the hood.Clean hood thoroughly and regularly.
Soiled filters under the hood. Clean filters regularly.
Sauce pitchers soiled from out side with thick layer of grease. Clean all food contact surface before refilling it.
Clean all these surfaces and any other surface needs to be 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.
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
Wet mop in mop bucket not hang dry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 9, 2023
Not Abated
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Gap around clean out in bathroom was by the door.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
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.
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Unlabeled water bottle by the grill. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-04.1(GG)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-04.1(GG) - Violation - Equipment Compartments Drainage Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage."
Inspector’s notes
"Condensation leaking in upright 3 door cooler.
Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage."
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.
"All 3 drains in 3 comp. sink soiled and rough. Clean it thoroughly or replace it if needed to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.
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.
"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
Inspector’s notes
"No hand washing sign at hand sink by 3 comp. sink.
A sign was not posted at all hand washing lavatories."
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.
"3717-1-04.0(A) - Violation - Multiuse Utensils Contact Surfaces, Materials Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."
Inspector’s notes
"Single use topper ware broke from edges used to store food which had broken lid too. Use durable food grade containers for food storage.
Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."
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.