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7 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 23, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed open packages of Bologna with no DISCARD DATE
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed dust on ceiling around vents especially in dish room--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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Mar 13, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
9 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector’s notes
The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Damaged pitted flooring in kitchen
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.
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed pan of applesauce with no Discard Date
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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Pasta salad held at 55 degrees F (Officers Dining area). When using an ice bath assure containers of food are submerged into ice verses simply atop ice
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.
3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed uncovered foods on rolling cart in kitchen, unwrapped/uncovered ground beef in walk in freezer, unwrapped/uncovered shortening in dry store room. May place clean tray atop cooling foods on rolling cart. Cover/wrap all foods
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.
4.5(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough. Observed dust build up on ceiling around vents--clean
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.
3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Observed whole raw eggs stored above RTF (pasta salad etc. in Officers Dining 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.
6.1(C)(2) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Dec 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(L)Pests
Official wording
6.4(L) - Removing Dead or Trapped Pests
Inspector’s notes
The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed dead roaches around dish machine
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.
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Observed open Tuna and applesauce with no DISCARD DATE. PIC to assure all TCS foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed several soiled light shields--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.
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 13, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 6, 2025
Not In Compliance
12 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Uncovered foods on rolling carts--may place a clean tray atop cooling foods
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 floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Replace damaged ceiling tiles
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.
6.1(C)(2) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed. Observed puddled water in dish room. Grade floor to drain
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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical dispenser tubing inside hand sink (Officer's dining room)
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.
3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F Observed foods under heat lamp held at 89 degrees F (Officer's kitchen).
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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed cut lettuce, cheese etc. on salad bar held at 55 degrees F--Items placed in ice bath. When using an ice bath, PIC to assure all containers of TCS foods are submerged into ice up to product line, verses simply atop ice. Maintain cold TCS Foods at 41 degrees F or below
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed food debris build up on kettle plugs
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.
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 whole raw eggs stored above breads and open Deli meats (Officer's kitchen).
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. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles and light shields around vents--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.
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. 2 door Traulsen cooler in main kitchen holding temperature at 64 degrees F and two door cooler in officer's dining room holding temperature at 54 degrees F. -Do not use until temperature is maintained at 40 degrees F
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.
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Soiled light shields, dust build up on ceiling tiles around vents--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.
3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
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.
Vending machine failed to shut off automatically when unable to maintain required temperature. PIC unable to demonstrate auto shut off on Minus Forty Cooler. Grab and go cooler in officers dining room
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Clogged floor drain in kitchen--repair
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.
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities
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.
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Open bag of lettuce with no Discard date
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.
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. Discontinue storing raw foods (whole raw eggs) above RTF--Officers Dining room
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.
6.1(C)(2) - Facilities: Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed.
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.
4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and utensils - air-drying required
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Puddled water. Observed on clean stacked pans--allow to air dry before stacking
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 22, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
10 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(N)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(N) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Discontinue storing food contact lids etc directly on floor in dry store room
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust build up on ceiling tiles and light fixtures around vents--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.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shut-off was not discarded as required. Expired applesauce and sandwiches--discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio food code
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.
3.1(H)(2) - V. Food from Approved Source - Temperature Specifications for Receiving cooked food
Inspector’s notes
Hot, cooked, TCS food was not received at 135° F or above.
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.
6.1(C)(2) - Facilities: Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed. Dish room floor is not graded to drain
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.
Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items.
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.