ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 13, 2026
5 recorded violations
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. No hot water in hand washing sink in the kitchen or its taking too long to get warm. Fix the problem. Hot water should not take more then 20 to get to faucet.
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.
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4.5(C) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cooking and Baking Equipment - Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled microwave. Clean microwave daily or clean as often as it needed to keep it 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.
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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Broken thermometer in coffee cooler. Replace it.
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.
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4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability
Inspector’s notes
Multiuse food and non food contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Cracked tray below drain on ice cream machine. Discard all broken or damaged multiuser surfaces.
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.
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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Get state certification.
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source