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The full inspection history
9 inspections
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jul 23, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(M)Other
Official wording
6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected
Inspector’s notes
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Observed light peaking through under garage doors and on sides of garage in back room. Reseal doors to help prevent entry of pest.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed leaky tubing for chemical dispenser at 3-comp in meat slicing room.
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.
4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing
Inspector’s notes
Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning.
1. 3-comp sink needs resealed to wall to allow ease for cleaning in meat slicing room.
2. Reseal signage at 3-comp sink to clean sink walls in meat slicing room.
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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jan 7, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
6.1(J) - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents
Inspector’s notes
HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils.
Vent fans for the produce department are dirty .
Clean th fans maintain them clean.
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.
5.1(B)(2) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing fixture is not easily cleanable.
Sinks are not cleaned frequently enough .
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.
The floors for the walk in cooler in the deli , and produce department , floor for the walk in freezer are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
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.
Embargo of Food: Food suspected of being adulterated, or misbranded or baby food is expired.
Found several baby food containers are expired stored in the back storage area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas.
Cover is missing for one light in the deli department.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jun 9, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other
Official wording
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or
RFE activities are conducted.
The concrete floor has open pores, making it haighley absorbent .As a result , it's not clebable.
The floor Needs to be properly sealed to prevent further soil, link and moisture absorbing
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing for several display beverage coolers.
Provide thermometer for each cooler.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Apr 16, 2025
Not In Compliance
11 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector’s notes
The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Floor for the walk in freezer have a lot of cracks and openers, floor wall be fixed and sealed.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Seal around the sinks in the deli areaMOp sink and the three compartments sink
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Floors are soiled in the deli area and in the walk in dairy cooler .
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(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Several food equipments and prep coolers bottom shelves , walk in dairy cooler are not clean.
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.
5.1(B)(2) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing fixture is not easily cleanable.
Mop sink in the back room is not easily cleanable.
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
The concrete floor has open pores, making it haighley absorbent .As a result , it's not clebable.
The floor Needs to be properly sealed to prevent further soil, link and moisture absorbtion
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing for several display beverage coolers.
Provide thermometer for each cooler.
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.
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
Several display freezer doors are not closing properly .
Frozen door 113 and 114 aisle one , door 75 aisle2, door 44 aisle 3, door 25 has electrical issues wires are hanging out duct tape been used to cover up the wire, door 75 aisle 2 is not auto closing, door 44 aisle 3 has wires hanging out..
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, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 14, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jan 7, 2025
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Observed a buildup of dust on the back of the cake display cooler in bakery. It 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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
1. Observed a buildup of sprinkles on the floor in the corner of the bakery. It must be cleaned
2. Observed a buildup on the floor and walls of the fryer area behind deli. It must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup on the floors under shelves in aisles. They must be cleaned.
4. Observed a buildup of powder and other debris on the shelf under the meat display in meat department. It 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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
1. Observed a gap between the wall and the hand sink in women's restroom. It must be sealed.
2. Observed a large crack on the floor in the women's restroom. It must be sealed.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
1. Observed a buildup on the containers holding vegetables in the coolers at produce department. They must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on shelves in produce area. They must be cleaned.
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.
3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
Inspector’s notes
Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented.
Observed dented cans being sold. Manager removed cans and advised they would monitor the quality of items being sold moving forward.
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.
Embargo of Food: Food suspected of being adulterated, or misbranded or baby food is expired.
Observed expired baby food being sold. Manager removed expired baby food and advised they would monitor the expired products more thoroughly moving forward.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Bulk water machine not sampled for coliform bacteria at required frequency or results not retained for review.
Observed bulk water machine being used without proof of semi-annual inspection. The bulk water machine must not be used until the sample results from the semi-annual inspection are provided.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 6, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Two faucets in the deli department are leaking
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.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
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.
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Leaking faucet in deli area 3 compartment sink
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 25, 2024
Not Abated
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed chicken in the deli walk-in with no date mark.
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Date marking must be done in a consistent manner according to the code."
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.
"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
"1. Observed several soda coolers in the checkout area with no thermometers. Each cooler must have a thermometer in it.
2. Observed the pork display cooler being used with no thermometer. A thermometer must be placed in each cooler.
3. Observed the ham endcap display being used with no thermometer. A thermometer must be placed in each cooler.
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.
"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a torn/damaged gaskets:
1. Ice Cream
2. Pizza
3. Lasagna
4. Chicken Nuggets
5. Frozen Fish
6. Chicken Egg Rolls
7. Burrito
Doors that are not closing automatically:
1. Ice cream isle (2)
Doors that do not completely close in the following areas:
1. Several in ice cream isle
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted."
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.
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup on the black risers in the produce area. They must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the floors and shelves of the soda coolers in checkout area. They must be cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup on the floor of the walk-in freezer in the deli. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the floor under the soda display shelves. It must be cleaned
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
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.
"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed improper titles being used to label donuts and pastries in the bakery. Accurate descriptions must be used.
2. Observed donuts and pastries in bakery being sold without proper nutrition and allergen information available. Manager added frostings' ingredient information to customer book.
Food is 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.
"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed gaps at the base of the dock 1 doors in loading dock area. The doors must be completely sealed to prevent rodents and insects from entering the premises.
Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
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.
"3717-1-03.2(T) - Violation - Food preparation-preventing contamination Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."
Inspector’s notes
"Dripping water from the fans in the meat room .
Remove all the food and food equipments from the area to prevent contamination during food preparation
Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."
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.