ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 28, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Multiple workers have completed ServSafe, needs to obtain 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.
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3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed caesar salad dressing that was not discarded by the date indicated on the date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat TCS food items are discarded when the date mark exceeds the required time/temperature combination. PIC discarded the caesar salad dressing.
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.
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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 the blade of the can opener with a build-up of residue on the cutting surface. Ensure food-contact surfaces are clean to the sight and touch. PIC placed the can opener in the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. +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.
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3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Ensure food items are stored in a clean, dry location that is at least six inches off of the floor. PIC moved the chicken to a shelf in the walk-in 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.
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3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards
Inspector’s notes
Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. PIC was given a copy of the ODH First Aid for Choking
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed open jars of TCS dressings that were not properly date marked. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened is properly date marked. PIC date marked the dressings. +COS
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.
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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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3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed spices in working containers that were not labeled. Ensure food items removed from the original containers and are not easily identifiable are labeled with the common name of the food item.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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