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Cincinnati, OH

Pacific Bowls - Stall 3

5350 Medpace Wy

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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.

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed bulk containers of food that need common name labels.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

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.

More about handwashing problems
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.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3.4(E)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature

Official wording

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3.3(I)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3.2(T)Contamination

Official wording

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 9, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.4(Q)(2)(4)Food temperature

Official wording

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

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