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Cincinnati, OH

Gulow Street

1614 Hoffner St

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 15, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.8(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(A)(2) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and utensils were being cloth dried. Observed cleaned dishes being dried with a towel. PIC advised dishes would be air-dried moving forward. +COS

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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 11, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 21, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed y splitter on mop sink that had backflow preventer that is not designed for continuous back pressure.

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 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Observed medical reach in cooler that may not be tested against commercial food service standards.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 1, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(B)(5)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Mold inside ice machine. Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Clean ice machine frequently to prevent mold growth.

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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notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Chemicals were hanging on hand washing sink and broom stored by hand sink. Keep all chemicals and cleaning tools in separate area away from all sinks and food prep. area.

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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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled coffee container.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3.2(A)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

3.2(A)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food

Inspector’s notes

Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Observed food employee touching ready to eat food with bare hands. Use gloves or utensils to handle ready to eat food even your hands washed before preparing food.

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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notedCode 3.2(C)(1)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Raw meat stored above ready to eat food in upright cooler. Store all raw animal food including eggs below ready to eat food to prevent contamination.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 1, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 9, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Food labels-required information Provide an ingredient listing for Baked goods (i.e cookies) for potential allergens"

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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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(A)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Bar tender stated he picked up lemon wedges etc with bare hands CORRECTIVE ACTION: Use tongs, toothpicks or gloves when handling RTF"

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 9, 2024

Abated

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-05.4(H)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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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notedCode 3717-1-06.4(O)(1-3)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(O)(1-3) - Violation - Prohibiting Animals There are unapproved animals on the premises. "

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(5)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(M)(5) - Violation - Wiping cloth-use limitations Container of wiping cloth solution is stored on the floor or in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles."

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 3717-1-05.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility-Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

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