ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 25, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - Violations Abated
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7 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 18, 2026
Not In Compliance
8 recorded violations
notedCode 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. 1.Observed a buildup of grease on the sides and internal compartments of the fryers. Ensure the fryers are cleaned more frequently and maintained clean. 2.Observed a buildup of residue on the coolers around the gaskets and the sealing surfaces of the doors. Ensure the surfaces of the coolers are cleaned more frequently and maintained clean.
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 7.1(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(B) - X. Chemical - Restriction - Presence and Use
Inspector’s notes
Unnecessary chemicals are stored on the premises. Observed several cans of pesticides stored on the premises. Ensure unnecessary chemicals are removed from the premises.
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 4.6(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 the chlorine concentration in the mechanical dish machine was too low for effective sanitization. Ensure the dish machine is serviced so it can provide a chlorine solution of the proper concentration
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 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 a buildup of grease on the floors underneath the fryers. Ensure the floors underneath the fryers are cleaned more frequently and maintained clean.
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(B)(3)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. PIC stated that utensils contacting TCS food are cleaned once during shift change. EHSIT discuss with PIC about cleaning utensils that touch TCS foods every four hours.
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 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. EHSIT gave the PIC a copy of an employee health policy for employees to review and sign. +COS
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 3.2(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 wet wiping clothes stored in sanitizer solutions that were below the proper concentration. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer solution at the proper concentration.
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 cleaned utensils stored in containers that had a buildup of debris in the bottom. Ensure cleaned utensils are stored in a clean, dry location that is protected from 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, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 29, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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. Soiled filters under the hood. Only cleaned by annually. Clean filters weekly in house and start detail cleaning of the whole system quarterly.
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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
6.4(H) - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Soiled hand washing sink in dish washing area.
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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Grates for pizza and hoggie oven crusted with burned food. Clean grates regularly.
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 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. Soiled ceiling vent above pizza line cooler. REPEAT VIOLAITON. Keep all ceiling vent clean to prevent 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 6.4(J)(2)Other
Official wording
6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Inspector’s notes
Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's jacket on pizza boxes in storage.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Emloyee water stored with consumer's food.
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, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 26, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(M)Other
Official wording
6.4(M) - Storing maintenance tools
Inspector’s notes
Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items are improperly stored Broom and dust pan stored by hand washing sink. Keep it away from food prep. area including hand washing sink.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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. Soiled filter cover in the back of sub station line cooler. Exhaust fan in walk in freezer soiled.
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 7.1(A)Chemicals
Official wording
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. Chemicals were hanging on rack where pizza boxes liner stored. Keep chemicals away or below to prevent contamination.
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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Soiled ceiling vent above food prep.area. Clean all ceiling vents regularly.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other
Official wording
6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Inspector’s notes
Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's jacket on rack where food contact surfaces stored.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 29, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 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. Soiled filters of small cooler on the back in hoggies 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 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
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. Mayo held on temp. 55 F on line cooler in hoggies area. Keep all 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 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. Gap on threshold in back door. Hole in the corner wall of restroom. Plug hole. Hole in the floor by crack hand washing sink in the kitchen.
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, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 9, 2023
Not Abated
11 recorded violations
notedCode 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
"Pizza line cooler leaking on the floor. Repair or replace. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
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 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 mushroom, ranch other dressing in different cooler. 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 3717-1-07.1(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: Chemical 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 unsafelynotedCode 3717-1-04.5(C)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(C ) - Violation - Cooking / Baking equipment-Cleaning Frequency Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Both microwave in the kitchen soiled. Clean it daily. Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough."
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 3717-1-06.2(E)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
Inspector’s notes
"No hand washing sign on hand sink in the back of the kitchen. A hand washing sign was not posted at all hand washing lavatories."
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 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
Inspector’s notes
"Soiled paper towel holder in front of the kitchen REPEAT VIOLATION. Edges of pizza dough freezer soiled.REPEAT VIOLAITON. Exhaust fan in reach in cooler soiled. Non-food contact surfaces are 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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed mold on 3 comp. wall and caulk, also caulk missing or broken on 3 comp. Drain below hand sink in the back had foul smell. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
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 3717-1-04.8(G)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. 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."
Inspector’s notes
"Beater stored handles down in container. 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."
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 3717-1-03.2(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 items. 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 contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: No discard date on open spicy sausage bag, ranch and other dressings in other cooler. in reach in cooler. 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is MUST BE properly date marked."
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 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
Inspector’s notes
"Separator for cooler's container stored with clean utensils. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
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, Oct 9, 2023 · Original Source