ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 11, 2023
8 recorded violations
Official wording
"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
Inspector’s notes
"No thermometer in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
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 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 pizza sauce container. 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 problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.1(GG) - Violation - Equipment Compartments Drainage Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage."
Inspector’s notes
"Water pooling on bottom shelf of reach in cooler. Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage."
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 wording
"3717-1-04.5(J)(1) - Violation - Rinsing procedures Utensils and/or equipment were not properly rinsed."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed an employee just wash utensils with soap did not wash, rinse and sanitize. Wash all food contact surfaces properly."
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 wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. (from State)."
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 issuesOfficial wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(2) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking-prepared in processing plant Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: No discard date on pizza sauce. Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE 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 problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(3) - Violation - Single-service and single-use articles-storage. 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."
Inspector’s notes
"Clean utensils stored in soiled container. Clean container regularly to prevent contamination of clean utensils. 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."
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 wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Hand washing sink in bar tilted toward front and water pooling in front.Fix sink so water can go to drain. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
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, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source