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Cincinnati, OH

Fresh Start Cafe

1212 Jackson St

Last inspected Nov 7, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 7, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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 equipment and utensil on drying rack that is located next to the utility sink. Discussed with the PIC and they are planing on purchasing a bigger rack so they can keep equipment and utensils higher up.

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, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 13, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.

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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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 boxes of single-use items that were on floor. Must be kept at least 6 inches above the floor.

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 13, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 5, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

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: No Employee Sick policy on file. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provided a template for the operator to implement."

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(17)Other

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."

Inspector’s notes

"PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

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 3717-1-03.5(E)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Operator undercooks raw eggs per customer's request. Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will add a consumer advisory to the menu board indicating the eggs can be cooked to order with an asterisk to a footnote reminding consumer's the risk of foodborne illness from consuming undercooked animal products."

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 3717-1-04.1(KK)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."

Inspector’s notes

"The following non-commercial equipment was observed: wooden knife rack, Oster Wafflemaker, Toaster and Coffee Equipment."

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, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source

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