ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Mar 24, 2026
12 recorded violations
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. Cleaned equipments,cleaned utensils stored on dirty surface by the dishwasher.
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.
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4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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(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. Health policy was-not included all the diseases transmit 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.
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3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoop stored on a dirty surfaces in two locations.
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.
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3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards
Inspector’s notes
Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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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. Floor soiled in the walking cooler, walking in the freezer and through the facility.
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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4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately 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.
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2.4(C)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees or other people entering the food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas comply with the Ohio Uniform Food Code.
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.
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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. Handwashing sinks in the Restrooms are not providing at least 85 Fahrenheit.
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(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough.
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.
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3701-21-02(I) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
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.
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4.8(F) - Storage - Excluded Locations
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area.
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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source