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Cincinnati, OH

K Ice Cream Shop

4119 Hamilton Av

Last inspected Oct 18, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 18, 2023

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9 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling

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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official 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 problems
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

"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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official 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 problems
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

"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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(Y)Contamination

Official 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 contamination
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official 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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-07.1(A)Chemicals

Official 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 unsafely
notedCode 901:3-4-02 (G)Permits, training, and postings

Official 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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source

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