Cincinnati, OH

Island Frydays

Name: Island Frydays
Address: 2826 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

2826 Short Vine St

Last inspected Oct 24, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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

The full inspection history

4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 24, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Observed accumulation of grease on the fryer. Must be cleaned. 2. Observed debris accumulation behind the stove in the kitchen. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6.1(F)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(F)(1) - Facilities: Wall and ceiling - coverings and coatings

Inspector’s notes

Wall and ceiling coverings were not attached so that they are easily cleanable. 1. Observed missing ceiling covering above the hand sink in the middle of the kitchen area. Must be covered. 2. Observed baseboards coming off by the food prep area in front of the kitchen. Must be fixed to prevent the accumulation of moister, insects and debris.

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 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Observed damaged edge for prep cooler lid used for holding drinks. Must be fixed so that proper temperature is maintained and contamination is kept out.

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, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 21, 2023

Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."

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.

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."

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 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(A)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(A) - Violation - Frozen food storage, temperature / time control, TCS Foods in frozen storage exhibit signs of thawing or refreezing."

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 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 17, 2023

Abated On-Site

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Pieces of chicken were noted at 115F-120F in the warmer. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Cook reheated chicken."

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."

Inspector’s notes

"No paper towels at the handsink in the outdoor grilling area."

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.

Nov 16, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: No Employee Sick Policy on file. PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provided operator a template for implementation."

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 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."

Inspector’s notes

"No paper towels at the handsink in the outdoor grilling area."

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.

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(A) - Violation - Frozen food storage, temperature / time control, TCS Foods in frozen storage exhibit signs of thawing or refreezing."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed fish in vacuum packaging thawed in walk-in-freezer. Fish was discarded. Operator will provide a list to inspector of what was discarded."

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

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 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Walk-in-freezer was not maintaining foods frozen solid. Walk-in-freezer was being serviced during inspection. Ambeint temperature was noted at 41F-42F."