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2 inspections
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Dec 22, 2023
Abated On-Site
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-05.1(C)(1)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-05.1(C)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facility-installation. Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."
Inspector’s notes
"Handwashing facility-installation.
Handwashing sink in Mens bathroom does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 5, 2023
Abated On-Site
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"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.
"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 inside sandwich block cooler. Compressor leaking? Repair"
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.
"3717-1-04.0(J) - Violation - Single service characteristics Single service items are not free of odors, tastes and/or not clean or safe."
Inspector’s notes
"Single service characteristics
Single service items are not free of odors, tastes and/or not clean or safe. Discontinue storing food in Kroger grocery bags. Must be stored in an approved food grade bag only"
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.
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure all open processed foods (i.e Tofu etc) and prepared TCS Foods (i.e. cooked chicken, rice etc) held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item"
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.
"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.
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.
"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 boxes of food directly o 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.