6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
Hookah bar area is not easily cleanable, rough cement floors.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed two roaches during inspection. See pest control reports from terminx. Saw significant reduction in roaches in facility after many treatments.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Nonfunctional items and equipment stored in building.
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, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 14, 2025
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(H)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(H) - Nonfood Contact Surfaces - Cleanability
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Observed many non-food contact surfaces that are not constructed for ease of cleaning or made of cleanable materials.
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
Observed warped wooden floors that need to be sealed or completely replaced. Open flooring with gaps harbor pest.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed live roaches in facility. At time of inspection pest management was spraying floors and corners of facility. Saw significant reduction of roaches compared to previous follow-up.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed leaking water dripping from ceiling, ceiling tiles and ventilation are falling. Observed wet wood on floor underneath, mold is going to start growing.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Observed many non-functional food equipment items in back storage area that need to be removed from facility. Ice machine in back storage needs to be turned off and removed.
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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 10, 2025
Not In Compliance
10 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
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.
Gave PIC Cincinnati Health Department example to sign and review.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Heavy presence of roaches in the back room and storage area of facility. Needs to have pest control out to treat on a monthly basis.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Observed many unnecessary and nonfunctional food equipment in back storage area that needs to be removed. Ice machine needs to be turned off and removed.
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.
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed structural items falling out of the ceiling in the back storage room. Water leaking from roof. Please repair asap.
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(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency.
Dishwashing machine (Broken at time of inspection), Mini fridges along wall.
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
Area behind bar is not smooth and easily cleanable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
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.
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
Gave PIC ODH guidance.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
notedCode 2.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(15) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
Employees are not properly trained in food safety, including allergy awareness.
Employee needs to have PIC training when owner is not there.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 15, 2025
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
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 non-commercially approved by testing agency mini fridges and dish machine in use for food operation.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Needs thermometer for reach in cooler and reach in mini fridge that store milks, TCS baked goods.
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.
4.6(B) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use and After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils were not sanitized before use and after cleaning.
Three compartment sink is not being used to sanitize dishes or food equipment. Spoke with PIC about using bleach as a chlorine sanitizer.
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.
notedCode 2.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(15) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
Employees are not properly trained in food safety, including allergy awareness.
Operator should have employees take a person in charge course that's approved from Ohio Department of Health.
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.
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
Observed baklava, tiramisu, kunafeh, and cheesecake on menu that may need allergen consumer advisory.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 17, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(KK)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.1(KK) - Food Equipment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority.
Samsung dishwasher being used in-leu of 3 comp sink wash, rinse, sanitize. This dishwasher is not commercial grade and is not able to sanitize dishes so please clean all food containers and equipment in 3 comp sinks.
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.
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Leaking water in back of store from old ice machine. Please repair and maintain in good repair or turn off equipment and sell/get rid of.
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.
6.4(N) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Lots of old broken equipment in back of store, please remove any unused food equipment that's not for the FSO.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed heavy buildup on ice machine and bugs crawling inside. Please maintain clean, turn off, and do not use. Operator is purchasing ice from approved sources instead of using this ice machine.
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.
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
Operator using Clorox bleach bathroom cleaner in bottle with no label. PIC decided to get rid of bottle.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 29, 2024
Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.2(E)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
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.
"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
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.
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
"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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 19, 2024
Not Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
Inspector’s notes
"Unable to locate test strips during the inspection.
Obtain test strips so that the sanitizer concentration may 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.
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
"Clean the counter, under the drink machine.
Observed syrup build up on the counter."
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.
"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jan 9, 2024
Not Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(K)Pests
Official wording
"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: The facility has a roach issue.
The insects appear to be concentrated near the beverage machine.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean the facility - especially the front countertop.
Hire a professional pest control operator.
Discontinue use of the beverage machine until at least one treatment from the pest control operator."
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 21, 2023
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a leak from the plumbing under the 3 compartment sink.
Repair/resolve the plumbing issues."
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.
"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
Inspector’s notes
"Unable to locate hand washing signage at all hand sink.
Ensure that hand sinks are stocked with the required amenities."
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.