Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed a buildup of grease and dust on the ventilation hood. The ventilation hood must be cleaned.
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.
2.1(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.
Employees unable to provide employee sickness policies. Employee sickness policies must be available.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 19, 2024
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
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 require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law.
Missing sick policy.
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.
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed a buildup on the ventilation hood filters. They must be cleaned.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Observed a buildup within the coolers. They must be cleaned.
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.
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 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.
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 washed dishes with stickers on them. All stickers must be removed from dishes while they are being cleaned.
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.
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.
Observed dishes being stacked before allowing them time to air-dry. All dishes must be given adequate time to air-dry 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 17, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(C)(8)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
uncoverd food on the steam table
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.
4.6(A) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Food
Inspector’s notes
Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils were not sanitized.
No sanitzer or other approved sanitzier methoed used to sanitze the prep surfaces .
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 17, 2023
Not Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.2(B)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability
Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
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.
"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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."
Inspector’s notes
"Display of License
FSO license not displayed onsite"
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.
"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
Inspector’s notes
"PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.