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6 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 7, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
Observed consumer advisory missing from menu, had operator update display on site. Added asterisks and disclosures to menu.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 31, 2026
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other
Official wording
3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information
Inspector’s notes
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 2.4(C)(11)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(11) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge failed to ensure that customers were given a consumer advisory.
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.
Observed hand sink in front area that is blocked with a long table and ice machine. Tough for employees to wash hands, smaller table may be needed for employees to easily access hand 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.
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
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.
3.4(E)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
Observed slow roasted pork belly cooling in a large pan, recommend slicing down pork and using flat sheet pans to cool in 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.
In-use utensils are improperly stored.
Observed ice scoop stored with handle touching ice. Make sure handle portion is stored up or keep scoop in a clean dry location.
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 31, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 4, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 19, 2026
Not In Compliance
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature
Official wording
4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector’s notes
Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible.
For the dish dishwashing machine in the back room
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.
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F.
Wearewashing machine is not working properly.
Food contact surfaces are sanitized, not achieving 160 Fahrenheit at the sanitizing step.
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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 10, 2026
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices
Inspector’s notes
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
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.
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
Day used no dates provide
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.
3.3(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Reheating For Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165°F or roasts were not properly reheated.
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.
3.2(T) - Food Preparation - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
RAW eggs is stored on the prep board on the top of the perp cooler by ready to eat food .
Remove the raw eggs , clean and sanitize the board before re use for preparation of ready to eat food .
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)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F.
Several soups held on the steam table under 135 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.
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F.
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.
4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector’s notes
Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not 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.
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.
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(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
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(Q)(2)(4) - Temperature Measuring Devices and Food Monitoring Devices - Calibration
Inspector’s notes
Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.
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.