ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 28, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Larosa's Pleasant Ridge
3184 Woodford Rd
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Quick Answers
- When was Larosa's Pleasant Ridge last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Violations Abated”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 11 inspections on record, from Nov 29, 2023 to Sep 28, 2026.
- Has Larosa's Pleasant Ridge ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 29, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 23, 2026
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 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. Blade on onion slicer needs to be replaced ASAP. Email pictures of new blade once brought to restaurant.
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, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Sep 22, 2026
Not In Compliance
8 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed grease buildup dripping down sides of ventilation over fryer. Make sure filters are being cleaned more frequently.
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 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Hand sink in back by dish machine has a leak on waste pipe.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.4(I)Food temperature
Official Wording
4.4(I) - Manual warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature
Inspector’s Notes
The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was less than 110° F. Unable to wash dishes at 110 degrees for 3-comp sink due to water heater breaking.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed food debris inside clean equipment storage containers in back.
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 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing
Official Wording
5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(M)(4)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
3.2(M)(4) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s Notes
There was visible dirt and debris on wiping cloths or the sanitizing solution used to hold wet wiping cloths is not free of food debris and visible soil.
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 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. 1. Observed cracks and chips in cutting portion of onion slicer in back. Knife must be replaced. 2. Observed cracks, chips, and broken pizza oven trays that are no longer cleanable. PIC discarded pizza trays.
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 5.0(H)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
5.0(H)(2) - Water capacity for peak hot water demand
Inspector’s Notes
Hot water generation and distribution systems are insufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility. Water heater broken, following up next day to see heater fixed.
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 21, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Apr 15, 2026
Not In Compliance
11 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Observed single use items not stored in their original protective packaging directly on shelf.
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 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official Wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand sink next to cooking station. Asked PIC to remove items and only use sinks for hand washing.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s Notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes in food prep area that was not maintained in 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 problemsnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed pizza trays stored on a shelf with food debris or where food debris can fall onto clean trays.
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 6.2(C)Handwashing
Official Wording
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Both hand sinks had inoperable paper towel dispensers.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official Wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed sauce containers in reach in cooler without proper common name labeling.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6.1(L)Other
Official Wording
6.1(L) - Toilet rooms - enclosed
Inspector’s Notes
A toilet room wasn't completely enclosed or lacks a self-closing door. Observed employee bathroom door open without self closing door.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.6(C)(3)Contamination
Official Wording
4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s Notes
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH. Observed chemical sanitizer at 3-comp sink not producing proper concentration for Quat-Ammonia. Following up to see sink dispenser fixed.
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 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official Wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Operator is not using test strips to make sure sanitizer at 3-comp sink is functioning.
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. Observed pizza cutters with dents and cracks. Replace any pizza cutters with wear and tear to prevent physical contamination.
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 2.3(D)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness
Inspector’s Notes
Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering. Observed multiple employees without proper hair covers or restraints while preparing pizzas and produce.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Sep 16, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals
Official Wording
4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria
Inspector’s Notes
A chemical sanitizer was out used. Food contact surfaces multi use food containers washed in the three compartment sink , and prep surfaces were not sanitized.
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 4.2(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 out for the three compartment sink.
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 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s Notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Cleaned equipments utensils stored inside dirty containers. All bee re washed before stored in clean dry containers.
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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 12, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jun 2, 2025
Not In Compliance
9 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Coolers and shelves are not cleaned frequently enough.
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 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use. Dish washer is soiled dirty .
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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature
Official Wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s Notes
The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official Wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. No sick policy on site.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 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.
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 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s Notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Cleaned food equipment's, and utensils stored inside dirty containers and on dirty shelves.
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, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Oct 29, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
9 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Three compartment sink area and mechanical dishwasher were not cleaned. Floors need to be cleaned around that area.
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 2.2(C)Handwashing
Official Wording
2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms
Inspector’s Notes
Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed employee return to work without washing hands. Observed a different employee eat and then return to work and not wash hands.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.4(N)Contamination
Official Wording
4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment
Inspector’s Notes
A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Sanitizer is not being produced in mechanical dishwasher. Informed PIC employees must use three compartment sink until fixed.
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 4.2(B)(4)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.2(B)(4)(5) - Manual warewashing
Inspector’s Notes
There is an unapproved 2-compartment sink in use or the 2-compartment sink is being used in an unauthorized manner. Observed employee washing dishes in the rise portion of sink. Employees should be washing in the first sink, rinsing in plain water, and sanitizing in the third sink.
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 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law. Employee health policy was not available for inspection, gave PIC Cincinnati Health Dept. example for next inspection.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 2.3(A)Contamination
Official Wording
2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination
Inspector’s Notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed employee eating in food service area during inspection.
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 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Foods are dated with prep dates instead of use by dates. Had PIC updated date marking with use by dates.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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 4.8(A)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and utensils - air-drying required
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
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 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 5, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Three food containers were stored without dates in the walk-in and reach in coolers.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Clean utensils and lids stored inside a dirty container.
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 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. One container was not discarded in the walk-in cooler.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 29, 2023
Not Abated
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.3 (H)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
"3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"
Inspector’s Notes
"OBSERVATION: Reheating For Hot Holding Meat balls was not reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manger reheated the meat balls to 165 F hen place it in the hot holding equipment"
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3717-1-02.3(C)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
"3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."
Inspector’s Notes
"Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s Notes
"Ware washing equipment-cleaning frequency. Ware washing equipment and components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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 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
"Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not 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 problemsnotedCode 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
"Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the 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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source