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5 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 21, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
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.
Was not able to verify employee health policy at time of inspection. Gave PIC paper copy to have employees sign. PIC said document is going to be uploaded online in HR system.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 13, 2026
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
Observed bottles of sanitizer that were not properly labeled.
Ensure poisonous/toxic materials removed from the original containers are labeled with the common name of the poisonous/toxic materials.
PIC labeled the bottles of sanitizer.
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.
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 a build-up of suspected mold on the interior food-contact surfaces of the ice machine.
Ensure food-contact surfaces are cleaned to the sight and touch.
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.
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 Food Choking.
In plain English
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2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
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.
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.
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.
EHSIT gave the PIC a copy of the ODH Vomit/Fecal Clean-up Procedures.
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.
6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage
Inspector’s notes
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.
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.
Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough. Observed accumulation of solid waste in refuse containers. PIC said they were waiting for trash collection company to pick refuse up and moved dumpsters further from building.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 24, 2025
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed spraying water below handwashing sink and observed ice bins and three compartment sink that had drainage system not fully reinstalled.
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.
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked.
Handwashing sink was observed in disrepair. Temporary handwashing set up was provided.
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.
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.
Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough.
Observed accumulation of refuse in dumpsters so lids for dumpster could not close. PIC said that they had contacted trash collection company regarding issue.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 8, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
5.1(B)(1) - Approved system and cleanable fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed y splitter on mop sink that has built in backflow preventer not designed for continuous back pressure.
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.