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Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

1501 Vine St

Last inspected Feb 23, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 23, 2024

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7 recorded violations

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

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."

Inspector’s notes

"0ppm of Chlorine sanitizer was initially observed in the dishmachine. It was discovered that there was an empty bottle attached and after replacement, observed 50pm-100ppm of 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 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Working containers of Sauces, Oils etc. in Squeeze bottles and dry goods in containers were unlabeled throughout prep/kitchen area."

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 3717-1-05.4(F)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(F)(1) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-Outdoor receptacle lids/covers/doors Outdoor refuse containers do not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers."

Inspector’s notes

"Lid is missing from the Cardboard/Recycling Dumpster in the Outdoor enclosure 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(I)(1)Other

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(I)(1) - Violation - Time as a public health control Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable."

Inspector’s notes

"No written Time as Public Health Control Procedure for Ricotta Cheese. Time as a public health control Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable."

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Soiled knives on Knife rack in rear prep area. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Knives were removed for cleaning and sanitizing. Knife rack will also be cleaned and sanitized."

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 3717-1-05.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed ice inside the handsink at the bar. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discussed with Person in charge and handsink will ONLY be used for handwashing."

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 3717-1-07.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Chemicals were stored next to clean pans on the shelf. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Chemical was moved. Pans will also be recleaned as baked on plastic residue was observed on pans. (rear cooking 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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source

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