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The full inspection history
6 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 27, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
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.
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.
2.4(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.
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.
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 interior components of ice machine soiled with residues. PIC indicated equipment would be cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to sight and touch. Supplemental ice supply to be used interimly.
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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-02(I) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
FSO license not displayed onsite.
Observed expired license posted. Owner to post current license within facility.
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, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 18, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 22, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 29, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 3, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 6.2(F)Other
Official wording
6.2(F) - Facilities
Inspector’s notes
A handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories was not provided with a waste receptacle.
Observed waste receptacle missing in hand washing area by the bar.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
observed hand washing facility in the bar area has no paper towels.
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.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Observed no testing strips available near the 3 compartment sink for testing sanitizer concentration.
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, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 3, 2023
Not Abated
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-05.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed jars inside the handsink and a towel draped on the bowl of the handsink.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Items will be removed and handsink shall be used only for handwashing."
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.
"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
Inspector’s notes
"No soap at the handsink underneath the register at the front service counter. Operator will ensure handsink is properly stocked with soap, paper towels."
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.
"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Dairy creamer in Coffee Carafe was noted at 46F in customer self-serving area.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Creamer was discarded."
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.
"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Cakes produced as a Cottage Food (Hungry Noodle) were missing subingredients on label. ex. Butter (missing ingredients)"
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
Inspector’s notes
"Quat sanitizer test kit was unavailable."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: No Employee Sick Policy on file.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provided template for Operator to implement. Operator will email signed copies to inspector."
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.
"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
Inspector’s notes
"Coffee dispensing equipment etc. were stored on the floor behind the front service area. All food equipment must be stored off the floor."
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.
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
"OBSERVATION: Insufficient air gap from the ice machine at the front service counter.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will install air gap as required."
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.