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6 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 28, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Observed a buildup of grease on the equipment behind fryers and grills. It must be cleaned more frequently.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed a buildup within the ice machine. It must be cleaned.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
1. Observed a buildup of dust on the ceiling in dish room. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the floors of the dish room. It must be cleaned.
3. Observed spilled soda syrup under the soda syrup rack in back storage area. It must be cleaned.
4. Observed a buildup on the floor of the walk-in cooler. It must be cleaned.
5. Observed a buildup on the floor of the walk-in freezer. It must be cleaned.
6. Observed buildup on the wall under dumpster hatch in back of store. It must be cleaned.
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.
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed a buildup on the ventilation hood filters above fryers and grills. They must be cleaned more frequently.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 12, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 10, 2024
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Observed a buildup of crumbs on the dry storage shelves. They must be cleaned.
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.
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
Observed dishwasher sanitizer concentration not being monitored. The sanitizer concentration must be monitored.
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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handsink being used as a dumpsink. Handsinks must only be used for hand washing.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed a buildup in the ice machine. It must be cleaned.
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.
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
Observed the cooler at drive-thru window leaking on top of food being stored in there. The leak must be stopped to prevent food being contaminated.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 22, 2023
Abated On-Site
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a buildup on the backsplash and underside of the soda fountain next to drive thru window. It must be cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup on the dishroom floors. They must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the dishroom walls. They must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup on the dry storage room floors, specifically under the soda syrup rack. They must be cleaned.
4. Observed a buildup on the shelves of the dry storage room. They must be cleaned.
5. Observed a buildup on the floor of the walk-in cooler. It must be cleaned.
6. Observed a buildup on the floor of the freezer. It must be cleaned.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
Inspector’s notes
"Observed unnecessary items in the back of the dry storage room (broken ceiling tiles and other things). They must be functional or they must be removed.
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises."
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.
"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed food being stored without covers in the walk-in cooler.
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Foods must be covered before being stored in the coolers."
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.
"OBSERVATION: Observed a buildup in the ice machine.
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized."
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: Observed foods being stored without proper date marking.
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Foods must be date marked in a consistent manner according to the code."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed fruit flies in the dishroom and the break room.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The presence of fruit flies must be adequately controlled or minimized."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a buildup in the dish machine. It must be cleaned more frequently.
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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.
"OBSERVATION: Observed a buildup in the ice machine.
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
Inspector’s notes
"Observed unnecessary items in the back of the dry storage room (broken ceiling tiles and other things). They must be functional or they must be removed.
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup on the dishroom floors. They must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the dishroom walls. They must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup on the dry storage room floors, specifically under the soda syrup rack. They must be cleaned.
4. Observed a buildup on the shelves of the dry storage room. They must be cleaned.
5. Observed a buildup on the floor of the walk-in cooler. It must be cleaned.
6. Observed a buildup on the floor of the freezer. It must be cleaned.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed fruit flies in the dishroom and the break room.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The presence of fruit flies must be adequately controlled or minimized."
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.
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: Observed foods being stored without proper date marking.
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Foods must be date marked in a consistent manner according to the code."
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: Observed food being stored without covers in the walk-in cooler.
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Foods must be covered before being stored in the coolers."
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.
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a buildup on the backsplash and underside of the soda fountain next to drive thru window. It must be cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a buildup in the dish machine. It must be cleaned more frequently.
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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.