ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 31, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
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.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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4.8(F) - Single Use/Single- Service Article Storage - Excluded Locations
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Observed single use items and boxes stored on floor. Make sure all items are 6 inches off floor at all times.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Observed Servsafe certification but no Ohio manager. Emailing PIC list of approved and certified courses.
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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5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes air drying in hand sink. Had PIC remove dishes from sink.
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.
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3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed kimchi in fridge without use-by date marking. Had PIC update dates on food containers. Date marking needs to be done with day it's prepped + 6 days.
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(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed personal drinks stored on a meat slicer. Had PIC remove personal items. Meat slicer surfaces touch food and need to be clean at all times.
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(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw chicken stored above cabbage in walk-in cooler. Had PIC rearrange foods in their cage.
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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6.3(C)(2) - Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas
Inspector’s notes
Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur. Observed personal items and food in areas where contamination can occur. Store food in fridges on bottom shelves. Store personal items in lockers or designated areas.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source