SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 24, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(C) - Thawing TCS
Inspector’s notes
TCS food was improperly thawed.
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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed strainer, ice cubes and pitcher inside hand sinks. Hand sinks are to be used for hand washing only.
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.
3.4(K)(4) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance
Inspector’s notes
A commercially prepackaged, frozen, RTE Food that was labeled to keep frozen until time of use was not maintained frozen before, during, and after packaging.
Observed thawed ROP fish in shrink wrap package--discarded. Either poke hole in cryovac wrapper or remove from wrapper completely before thawing.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
TCS food was improperly thawed. PRIOR to thawing ROP frozen fish either poke hole in cryovac wrapper or remount from wrapper completely
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Wash and sanitize can opener blade after each use
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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed Several foods in table top cooler held above 60 degrees F--Cooler not turned on--food discarded. (Shrimp and fish etc)
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, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 9, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Dried food on can opener blade
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.
4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed pink yeast on Ice Machine shield--drain, clean and sanitize Ice Machine
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 21, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 9, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.4(K)(2)Other
Official wording
3.4(K)(2) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance
Inspector’s notes
Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan. Discontinue ROP until a written HACCP plan has been submitted and approved by Health
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 9, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 16, 2024
Not In Compliance
5 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. No Biohazard clean up kit
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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Pizza sauce held at room temperature. Based on the document from the Neil Jones Food Company. The shelf life of the pizza sauce is 72 hours after opened if held at 41 degrees F. If the facility desires to leave the pizza sauce unrefrigerated the burden of safety must be proven by Marco's pizza otherwise maintain pizza sauce at 41 degrees F
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.
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
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. Wash and sanitize can opener blade after each use
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 16, 2024
Not In Compliance
12 recorded violations
notedCode 3.1(R)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.1(R) - V. Food from Approved Source - Shellstock
Inspector’s notes
Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Wash and sanitize can opener blade after each use
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.
The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner.
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.
7.1(C)(3) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s notes
A restricted pesticide was applied by a person who is not a Certified Applicator. Remove RAID from 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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Discontinue using hand sink as dump sink
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 4, 2024
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
Inspector’s notes
"place wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between uses"
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.
"3717-1-06.2(I)(3) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity prep and safety areas The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor."
Inspector’s notes
"replace burnt out lights above cooking area"
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.
notedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"store clean plates inverted during storage with food contact surfaces facing downward"
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.