ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 10, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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5 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 19, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.5(B)(4)(e)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough. Observed a small amount of biofilm growth inside the basement ice machine. To ensure proper sanitation, all ice must be discarded, and the interior surfaces thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before returning the machine to uses.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 15, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions
Inspector’s notes
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Observed missing test strips for measuring the concentration of quaternary ammonia in the three sink compartment at the bottom bar. PIC brought test strips from the back.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 8, 2024
Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 3717-1-05.1(J)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 8, 2024
Not Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(B)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Black residue on areas of back splash inside of ice machine on the 3rd floor. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator cleaned machine."
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source