ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 23, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 29, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed mold on drink sleeves --clean
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 7.1(C)(3)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(C)(3) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use
Inspector’s notes
A restricted pesticide was applied by a person who is not a Certified Applicator. Remove RAID from rear kitchen area. All pesticides use be applied by a licensed PCO operator
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing
Official wording
6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Inspector’s notes
Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser or disposable 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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 dust build up on walk in cooler ceiling and ceiling tiles around vents---clean
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Several torn door gaskets on walk in cooler doors and True display refrigerator--replace
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 25, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Drink sleeves inside walk in cooler are soiled
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 14, 2024
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(N)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(N) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Remove all unused unnecessary items from 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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Replace damaged and torn door gaskets on 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Roof leaking--Repair
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 3.2(Q)Other
Official wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing boxes of food directly on floor
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(1) - Equipment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Walk in cooler holding temperature at 55 degrees F--Large amount of condensation observed, water dripping from ceiling. Currently no TCS foods inside walk in. Repair
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 8, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Shelving, drink sleeves etc are soiled--clean
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floors throughout store, inside walkins are soiled. Ceiling tiles are soiled--Clean
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Replace torn door gaskets on walk in cooler doors
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 3.2(R)Other
Official wording
3.2(R) - Food storage
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored in an unapproved location. Discontinue storing foods directly on floor in rear store room
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 28, 2023
Not Abated
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Soiled floor under mat at three comp sink--clean"
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
Inspector’s notes
"Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing boxes of food directly on floor in walk ins"
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Dust on ceiling inside walk in cooler"
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Soiled Iced Tea nozzle---Tea discarded CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure Iced Tea dispenser nozzles are disassembled, washed, rinsed 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Food labels-required information Facility must have a reference ingredient listing for Seasonal Baked goods for potential allergens"
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Inspector’s notes
"Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Replace torn door gaskets"
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source