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5 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 30, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
DAMAMG CELING TILES .
Replace all damaged ceiling tiles in display area.
Fix the floor in the walk in cooler to be one level smooth easy to clean.
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 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
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.
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
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.
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked.
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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 29, 2026
Not In Compliance
25 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(B)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.8(B) - Wiping Cloths - Air-Drying Locations
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths are not being air-dried in a location or manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles, or the wiping cloths.
Wiping clothes placed to dry on dirty surfaces in the back storage area after washing.
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.
3.2(C)(1)(c) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Improper frequency of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
Coffee pots are not cleaned to the sight and touch .
Coffee pots not been sanitized after cleaning .
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.
7.1(P) - X. Chemical - Other Personal care items - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Personal care items are not stored in a designated employee storage area.
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.
3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
Inspector’s notes
Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented.
Unsafe ice , discarded.
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.
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
Three compartment sink and componentis are dirty soiled, were not cleaned throughout the day.
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.
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.
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
Mop stored wet inside the mop bucket.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
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.
Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.
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.
Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Shelves used to store candy chips are dirty .
Reach in display coolers have dirty soiled surfaces inside out.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
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) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s notes
The Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Pop machine, slushy machine, and coffee machine are covered with dust and splash from the beverages .
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.
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
Mop sink is soiled moldy.
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.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
No sick policey found.
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.
notedCode 2.4(C)(12)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(12) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils.
Dirty ice machine, suspected mold and yeast, surfaces inside, has not been cleaned and sanitized properley.
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.
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked.
Several items are stored inside the handwashing 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.
4.5(B)(4)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Utensils or equipment are not cleaned at the proper frequency or the frequency is not documented.
Ice machine, coffee machine, pop dispenser, slushy machine are not cleaned properly
Slushy machine cleaning Frequently is not documented.
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.
3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Inspector’s notes
Food is contacting an unclean surface.
Ice is contacted dirty surfaces inside the ice machine .
Discard the ice, clean and sanitize the ice machine before re use.
Maintain clean and sanitized food contact surfaces.
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 light intensity was <10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor, in dry food storage area.
Light is out for the storage 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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Disposable coffee cups, beverage cups, and lids are stored inside dirty container on dirty surface.
All cleaned equipment or utensils single use items shall be stored on a clean, dry place 6 inches above the floor on a clean dry place not exposed to moisture or any other contaminants.
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.
A storage area is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter.
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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 20, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
-Observed some ceiling tiles with the presence of water damages. The issue of leak requires repair and ceiling tiles replaces.
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.
-Observed some holes on the wall close to the area of the refrigerator where milk is being stored.
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, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 27, 2023
Abated On-Site
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Fountain drink nozzles need to be cleaned on a regular basis or when dirty."
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.
"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities-handwashing signage
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
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.