ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 16, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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5 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 7, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 7.1(C)(1)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(C)(1) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use
Inspector’s notes
The operator is using a poisonous/toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturer's directions. Observed a can of insect spray stored on a shelf within the facility. The Person in Charge (PIC) removed and discarded the can during the inspection. Only a licensed pest control operator is permitted to apply pesticides in a food facility.
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 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing sanitizer are not labeled. Person in charge labeled the bottles immediately.
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. Observed water leaking inside the walk-in cooler. PIC placed a pan under the leak to collect water and protect the food from contamination.
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 2, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(K)Pests
Official wording
6.4(K) - Controlling Pests
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed gnats in the kitchen area possibly landing on food items. The source of the gnats could be stemming from the dirty linen bin. Advised to relocate bin outside. The presence of pests must be controlled to prevent contamination and maintain sanitary conditions.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed water dripping onto containers in the walk-in cooler. discussed with PIC about moving those items to prevent possible contamination until the leaking is fixed.
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, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 14, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
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. Observed PIC at the facility with no manager certification in food safety. Must be completed for risk level 3 or 4 establishment.
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 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle was unlabeled. PIC stated label came off and will be added.
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 4.8(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. Observed utensil storage container in the front is accumulating dust. Must be cleaned.
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, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed build up of matter on and around the blade of the industrial can opener. Must be cleaned to prevent possible food item 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 contaminationnotedCode 2.4(C)(14)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(14) - I. Employee Health - PIC 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.
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, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source