ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 13, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled exhaust fan in walk in cooler. Soiled door of ice machine and coolers.
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.
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6.1(K)(2) - Insect Control Devices - Design and Installation
Inspector’s notes
Insect control devices are improperly located. Fly traps with dead flies was hanging right above the table where sushi prep. Was done. Hang or install insect control device away from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
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.
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3.2(R)(2) - Food storage - Excluded Locations
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored in an unapproved location. Food boxes stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling
Inspector’s notes
Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Clean silverware stored handles down. Keep it handles up to prevent contamination of food and lip contact surfaces.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation
Inspector’s notes
Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Condenser cleaner on top of ice machine. Keep all chemicals below or away from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
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.
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2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food Contamination Prevention - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Products
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Open cup of employee's drink in food prepping area. Corrected on site.
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.
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4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Mold inside ice machine in left corner of white plastic shield. Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Clean ice machine throughly use brush to clean corners and around nuts and bolts. Corrected on site.
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source