ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 30, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control
Inspector’s notes
Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable. Written procedures will need to be created for buffet line for TCS foods not under hot or cold holding. Foods are only good for 4 hours, must be discarded after.
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.
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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. 1. Observed waffle batter at 70 degrees. 2. Observed whipped cream cheese at 50 degrees. Other food items at room temperature on buffet line: Pico, chia pudding, shredded cheese, overnight oats. Leftover food items are getting tossed at 9am. +COS
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.
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4.2(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Equipment - Cooling, Heating, and Cooling Capacities
Inspector’s notes
There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. Operator is using ice packs to keep food cold on buffet line. Equipment is not sufficient to maintain foods at 41 degrees.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source