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12 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 20, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 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.
Observed raw meat trays that are stored on a shelf but exposed when the room is getting hose washed. Do your best to prevent contamination of trays.
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.
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
Observed hand sinks without paper towels near produce wash sink and meat slicing room. Keep sinks stocked so employees are washing hands.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Mar 27, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official wording
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 thermometers in the meat coolers stored towards the back of cooler. Move thermometers in spots where food temperatures will be more accurate away from direct air flow vents.
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, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 13, 2025
Not In Compliance
8 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Single use trays stored directly on the floor. In the back room.
All single use items shall be stored 6 inches above the floor on a clean dry place not exposed to any contaminants.
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.
4.1(P) - Equipment Openings - Closures and Deflectors
Inspector’s notes
Equipment closure does not overlap openings, flanged upward, water tight for equipment. Fourteen of the display coolers has faulty gaskets.
The was a gap for the milk walk in cooler.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. For three reaching coolers.
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.
notedCode 901:3-4-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
901:3-4-02(H) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
RFE License not displayed.
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.
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.
4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability
Inspector’s notes
Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation.
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.
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.
Single use trays were out of their protective package in the back storage area.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Damaged ceiling tiles in several areas in the display area, the meat room .
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.
Waste receptacles and handling units not cleaned frequently enough.
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, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jul 17, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jun 27, 2025
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures
Inspector’s notes
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter. Observed trash around dumpster and in loading dock area.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 4, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(HH)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
4.1(HH) - Equipment Compartments - Drainage
Inspector’s notes
Equipment Compartments that are subject to moisture due to condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice are not sloped to allow complete drainage.
Water is dripping from the fan in the meat room due to condensation.
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.
6.3(D) - Distressed Merchandise: Segregation and Location
Inspector’s notes
Products that are held by the license holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, were not segregated and not held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 901:3-4-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
901:3-4-02(H) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
RFE License not displayed.
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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 9, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(Q)Other
Official wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
Several food items stored directly on the floor in he walk in freezer
Some other items stored on the floor in the display area.
all food items shall be stored six inches above the floor on clean dry place to protected food from contaminates.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Mold and dust covers the AC fan in the meat room
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, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 2, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 901:3-4-15(B)Other
Official wording
901:3-4-15(B) - Embargo
Inspector’s notes
Embargo of Food: Food suspected of being adulterated, or misbranded or baby food is expired.
Expired baby food
discarded during the inspection
Several dented cans of food /removed by the person in charge
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.