ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 4, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - Violations Abated
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9 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 28, 2026
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.2(K)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability
Inspector’s notes
Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation. Sanitizer pump was observed not pumping sanitizer solution into water.
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 20, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 14, 2025
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.2(J)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Inspector’s notes
Food is contacting an unclean surface. Observed a piece of insulation dangling within the ice machine. It must be removed or fixed so that it is out of contact with ice.
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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices
Inspector’s notes
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Observed improper test strips used for Sink & Surface sanitizer. Quat-Ammonia test strips will not work with Eco-Lab Sink & Surface. PIC replaced 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 27, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Observed sanitizer not maintaining the proper concentration. It must be fixed.
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 unsafelynotedCode 4.1(C)(1-4)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability
Inspector’s notes
Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Cutting boards have become non-cleanable. They must be replaced or repaired.
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 20, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 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. Non-commercial deep freezers are used in food facility, please replace with certified equipment if they break in the future.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoop stored in ice, please store in a clean dry location.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions
Inspector’s notes
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Operator using incorrect test strips at location. Need sink and surface test strips instead of Quat.
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 problemsnotedCode 5.4(K)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(K) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Refuse/recyclables/returnables accessible to insects or rodents. Observed open trash dumpsters, please keep closed with tight fitting lids.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed the ventilation hood metal panel separating from the wall.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 30, 2023
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
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: Observed chemicals stored above the sanitizing basin and sanitize drain board of the 3 compartment sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Store chemicals away from / below food and food equipment. Once sanitized and air dried, ensure that dishes are not contaminated thereafter."
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 unsafelynotedCode 3717-1-06.4(D)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed dust build up on the ceiling HVAC grates and surrounding tiles. Clean the grates, ensure proper HVAC function."
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 contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed paint flaking within the ventilation hood. Refinish surfaces within the hood to prevent any potential contamination."
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source