ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 9, 2026
7 recorded violations
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. Obseved door sweep of back door in disrepair. Replace door sweep.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
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 issuesOfficial wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed walk in cooler gasket not intact, tight, or properly adjusted. Repair gasket.
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 wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. 1. Observed dust build up on vents in retail area. Clean vents. 2. Observed sugar build up inside of cappuccino matchine Clean more often.
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 problemsOfficial wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Example of employee reporting policy was provided. +COS
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 issuesOfficial 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. Observed coffee creamer holding at 50 ° F. Coffee creamer was voluntarily discarded and equipment was removed from usage. +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 temperatureOfficial wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling above walk in cooler with exposed insulation. Repair so ceiling is easily clenable and resistant.
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, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source