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7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 18, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other
Official wording
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.
Observed ceiling in back area not durable or easily cleanable. Obtain clenable surface for ceiling.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
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.
notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
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 18, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 6, 2026
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other
Official wording
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.
Observed insulation in storage area ceiling is not covered. Ensure ceiling is durable, smooth, and easily cleanable.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
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.
notedCode 2.4(C)(5)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(5) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were checking foods as they were received.
Observed food being delivered without employee checking temperatures and condition of food. Discussed with PIC how to check for signs of temperature abuse and procedures to recieve food. PIC stated they understood and would pass the information on. +COS
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.
notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
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.
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Observed gap around back door in storage area. Close gap.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Observed nonfunctional equipment in storage area. Remove
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.
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
Reach in cooler no longer in use. According to PIC reach in cooler will be replaced with similar cooler. Assure specification on equipment are sent to darius.porter@cincinnati-oh.gov to verify comencial equipment.
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, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 28, 2026
Not In Compliance
11 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed ceiling insulation in bad repair in storage area. Repair ceiling.
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.
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Observed gap around back door in storage area. Close gap.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination.
Observed cups on the floor. Assure cups are placed six inches from the floor.
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.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
Health policy could not be verified during inspection.
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.
7.2 - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material - Separation/Location on Retail Display Shelving
Inspector’s notes
Poisonous/toxic materials for retail sale are stored improperly.
Observed chemicals over food in retail area. Chemicals were moved to be under or away from food.
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.
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
Procedure could not be verified during inspection.
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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F.
Observed various items in reach in cooler at 60 F. Items were voluntarily discarded. +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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Observed non functional equipment in stotage area and retail area. Remove.
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.
notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Observed missing thermometers in coolers. Obtain and place in the warmest part of the cooler.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 12, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 5, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
Observed a buildup within the 3-compartment sink. It must be cleaned.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Observed several rodent droppings in the back storage area. The area must be cleaned.
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.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed rodent droppings in the back storage area. The area must be cleaned and treated for rodents.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 22, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Observed a buildup of rodent droppings in the back storage area. The area must be cleaned.
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.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed rodent droppings in the back storage area. The area must be cleaned and treated for rodents by a licensed pest operator.
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.
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
Observed a buildup within the 3-compartment sink. It must be cleaned.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 8, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(M)(3)Other
Official wording
6.1(M)(3) - Facilities
Inspector’s notes
Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents.
Observed a gaps in the door in back storage area. The gaps must be filled to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or sanitized.
Observed 3-compartment sink with a buildup. It must 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.