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The full inspection history
4 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 21, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Observed buildup of dust on vents above prep area. Ensure to clean as often as necessary.
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.
2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - When to Wash
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
Sushi person touches trash can and without washing hands start working on sushi. Food worker must take off gloves and wash hands between tasks. Corrected onsite.
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.
3.3(F) - V. Food from Approved Source - Parasite Destruction - Criteria
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat raw, marinated, or partially-cooked fish was not properly frozen for parasite destruction.
No parasite destruction paperwork available at the time of inspection. Provide required document in 2 weeks.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Sep 9, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 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.
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(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager 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.
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
Unlabeled chemical stored in bucket below hand washing sink. 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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
No thermometer inside two door cooler. Corrected on site.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Dust on paper towel holder.
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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F.
Crab meat held on temp. 48 F in overfilled container in cold holding. Keep cold TCS food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias.
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.