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7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 21, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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.
Observed manager course certificate but no Ohio manager certification from ODH. Will email application to send to Ohio department of Health.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 14, 2026
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
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.
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.
Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine.
Ensure the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine are clean to the 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.
4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency.
Observed a microwave that was not commercially approved by a recognized testing agency.
Ensure food equipment is commercially approved by a recognized testing agency.
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.
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.
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.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed mouse droppings underneath food equipment in the kitchen.
Ensure the mouse droppings are cleaned up, and the presence of pests are adequately controlled.
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.
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.
EHSIT had the PIC sign the employee health policy and left an extra copy so other employees may sign the policy.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 7, 2026
Not In Compliance
8 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(K)Pests
Official wording
6.4(K) - Controlling Pests
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed mouse droppings underneath food equipment in the kitchen.
Ensure the mouse droppings are cleaned up, and the presence of pests are adequately controlled.
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.
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.
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 raw or undercooked animal foods were not properly annotated on the menu.
Ensure individual menu items that can be served raw or undercooked are labeled with a notation that directs the customer to the consumer advisory.
PIC added asterisks to menu items that directs the customers to the consumer advisory.
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.
4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency.
Observed a microwave that was not commercially approved by a recognized testing agency.
Ensure food equipment is commercially approved by a recognized testing agency.
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.
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.
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(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.
Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine.
Ensure the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine are clean to the 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.
3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food.
Observed raw goetta stored above bread in the reach-in cooler.
Ensure raw animal products are stored below ready-to-eat foods.
PIC move the goetta to the bottom of the cooler.
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.
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 23, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)(2)(e)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens
Inspector’s notes
A food label did not include the name of the food source of each major food allergen contained in a food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.
Observed brownies out for retail sale that were not labeled for individual resale. Brownies were pulled from sale and labels were made for future sale. +COS
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.
A restricted pesticide was applied by a person who is not a Certified Applicator.
Observed Raid pesticide in front counter. Restricted pesticide was voluntarily discarded. +COS
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)(2)(e)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens
Inspector’s notes
A food label did not include the name of the food source of each major food allergen contained in a food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. Ice cream sandwiches were out for retail sale that were not labeled for individual resale. Ice cream sandwiches were pulled from self service refrigerator. +COS
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Ceiling tiles were absorbent in kitchen.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
3701-21-03 - Approval of Facility Layout and Equipment Specifications
Inspector’s notes
Facility constructed, remodeled, or equipment installed without prior written approval from the licensor. Wall was moved without prior written approval from licensor. Contact senior EHS, Millie Olds (millie.olds@cincinnati-oh.gov).
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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 8, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(F)(2)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
Raw shell eggs are not maintained at 45° F. Raw shell eggs were holding at an ambient air temperature of 70ºF for an unknown period of time. Eggs were voluntarily discarded by operator.
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(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed half of tomato sitting on top of raw shell eggs. Tomato was voluntarily discarded by operator. COS
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.
Ventilation systems were inadequate. Observed griddle with bacon cooking on it that did not have hood over it. Contact senior EHS.
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, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 2, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen draining slowly. Facility had contacted person to address issue day of inspection and had a plumber come out on Tuesday. Food employee had halted food production while hand washing sink was unusable prior to inspector arrival.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed floor paint that was missing in kitchen. Facility had plans to repaint floor.
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.