ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 28, 2026
16 recorded violations
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3.2(M)(4) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s notes
There was visible dirt and debris on wiping cloths or the sanitizing solution used to hold wet wiping cloths is not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed soiled towel outside of sanitizer solution. Ensure to keep towels in sanitizer solution once wet and launder when they become soiled.
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.
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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. Observed inoperable cooler in office area next to slicer, many personal household items (dishes, bowls, utensils, cooking equipment) stored above the 3 compartment sink.
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.
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4.0(I) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Materials
Inspector’s notes
The nonfood contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth. Observed buildup of ice in reach in freezer next to front counter. Ensure to defrost so it is smooth and easily cleanable.
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.
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4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices
Inspector’s notes
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
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.
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3.2(I)(2) - Food Storage or Display: Contact with Water or Ice
Inspector’s notes
Unpackaged food items are stored in undrained ice. (2) Unpackaged food cannot be stored in direct contact with undrained ice, except that: (a) Whole, raw fruits or vegetables; cut, raw vegetables such as celery or carrot sticks or cut potatoes; and tofu may be immersed in ice or water; or (b) Raw poultry and raw fish that are received immersed in ice in shipping containers may remain in that condition while in storage awaiting preparation, display, service, or sale. Observed raw fish and blue crabs in a tub with water at the bottom for customer self service at the reach in cooler. Ensure raw fish is not stored directly in undrained ice or water.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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6.1(T) - Living or sleeping quarters - separation
Inspector’s notes
Living or sleeping quarters were not adequately separated from areas used for FSO or RFE operations. Observed person sleeping in basement storage area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed buildup of debris in reach in coolers and freezers, mold on racks inside coolers, and buildup of dust on fans. Ensure to clean as often as necessary.
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.
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6.4(K) - Controlling Pests
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed many flies and gnats in retail area near cases of rotting plantains. Ensure to remove sources that attract pests and use licensed pest control company if necessary to resolve issue.
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.
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3.5(C) - Food Labeling
Inspector’s notes
Food is not properly labeled. Observed no labels on packaged ground pork, bamboo, and cheese. (2) Label information is to include: (a) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (b) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (c) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (d) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (e) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the 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.
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5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking and with a buildup of mold.
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.
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3.1(D) - V. Food from Approved Source - Fish - Source
Inspector’s notes
Fish is from unapproved source. Person in charge unable to provide invoices to show source for fish and crabs at time of inspection.
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.
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3.6 - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food: Discarding Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food/Embargo
Inspector’s notes
Unsafe, adulterated, contaminated, or not honestly presented food was not discarded or properly reconditioned. Observed bins of dead blue crabs for sale in cooler. Person in charge noted they were received alive but died and transferred to the fridge. Crabs were discarded during inspection.
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.
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6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
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.
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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 chlorine sanitizer levels in bucket over 100ppm. Ensure to test sanitizer so proper levels are available. Corrected during inspection.
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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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 raw eggs and raw fish stored above ready-to-eat items. Ensure to store raw animal products separate or below ready-to-eat items. Corrected during inspection.
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.
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3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
Inspector’s notes
Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented. Observed open bucket of salted mackerel stored at room temperature with "Keep Refrigerated" on the front near the cashier station. Person in charge discarded.
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, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source