ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 5, 2024
6 recorded violations
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
Inspector’s notes
"Raw Tuna was observed thawed in reduced oxygen packaging under refrigeration."
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 temperatureOfficial wording
"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Spoons were held in water at 124F on steam table. 2. Tongs were held in standing water at room temperature near steam table."
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 wording
"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"There is a leak from drain pipe of Dump sink."
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 problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Yum Yum sauce and Spicy Mayo were noted at 50F held on ice packs at the front service counter. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator discarded sauces. Also, discussed proper cold holding and limiting the amount of sauces held at a time."
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 temperatureOfficial 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
"Operator is using Time as a Public Health Control for Tapicoa Pearls held at room temperature. Discussed with operator that a written procedure shall be submitted and approved."
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "
Inspector’s notes
"Seaweed Salad containers were being reused for food storage."
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 5, 2024 · Original Source