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Fries Cafe

3245 Jefferson Av

Last inspected Jan 11, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 11, 2024

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 contamination
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-06.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 21, 2023

Not Abated

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed employee personal food stored above food intended for service. Keep personal items away from / below food and food contact surfaces."

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 contamination
notedCode 3717-1-04.1(Y)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-06.2(I)(3)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(I)(3) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity prep and safety areas The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor."

Inspector’s notes

"The lighting is insufficient along the prep line closest to the dish room. The lighting in areas where food is handled must be at least 50ft-candle intensity. Increase the lighting intensity to the required intensity."

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 issues
notedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed the ice scoop stored on a soiled surface. Store the ice scoop on a clean surface when not in use. The ice scoop is a food contact surface."

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 contamination
notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."

Inspector’s notes

"Unable to locate the food service license during the inspection."

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed soil build up within the ice machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean and sanitize the interior PVC surfaces and water lines within the ice machine."

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source

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