ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 18, 2023
9 recorded violations
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Unlabeled containers of toppings on line cooler and table. Working containers of food MUST BE properly labeled."
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"Boxes of single service items stored on the floor. Store all food contact surfaces 6 inch above the floor. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
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 problemsOfficial 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
"There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Provide test strips."
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 problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-06.4(H) - Violation - Facilities-Cleaning plumbing fixtures Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
Inspector’s notes
"Soiled 3 comp. sink. Keep it clean. Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
Inspector’s notes
"Single towel used to wipe hands after washing. Provide paper towels to prevent contamination of hands. Hand washing 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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
Inspector’s notes
"Employee's food stored with consumer's item. Keep personal food items on bottom shelf or away from consumer's food. Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
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 contaminationOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(3) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-TCS Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Ice cream scoop did not wash,rinse and sanitize every 4 hours. Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods MUST BE cleaned every 4 hours."
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 problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Chemicals stored with food. Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial wording
"901:3-4-02 (G) - Violation - Display of License RFE License not displayed."
Inspector’s notes
"FSO License not displayed and not available at the facility."
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source