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Cincinnati, OH

Nation At The Banks

175 Joe Nuxhall Wy

Last inspected Jan 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 29, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Observed clean, wet clothes stored directly on RTE/TCS foods (to maintain moisture, per PIC). Discontinue practice.

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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notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine machine. Provide holder/storage container for scoop when not in use.

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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notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

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4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were soiled. Observed: 1. Interior components of ice machine soiled with residues. 2. Components of slicer soiled with food debris and residues. PIC indicated equipment would be cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to sight and touch.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 1, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination

Inspector’s notes

Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.

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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notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser.

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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notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories. Provide and maintain within restrooms and bars.

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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notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

Official wording

4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Observed main bar mechanical dish machine produce 0ppm chlorine sanitizer solution at final rinse. Empty chemical container observed and replaced. PIC to ensure chemical supply is maintained and routine equipment checks are performed.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 24, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(M)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(M) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-sanitization pressure. The flow pressure in a warewashing machine was not adequate."

Inspector’s notes

"Mechanical warewashing-sanitization pressure. The flow pressure in a warewashing machine was not adequate. Observed pressure of <15 PSI. PIC indicated service request would be placed for diagnostics/necessary repairs."

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

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