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Cincinnati, OH

Snowfox - Cdma948

6165 Glenway Av

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

notedCode 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. No soap observed available at handwashing station. +COS

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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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Working containers of food were observed not labeled with their contents.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 8.4Other

Official wording

8.4 - Acidified White Rice Preparation Criteria

Inspector’s notes

Acidifying rice to make non-TCS but does not meet requirements or have a HACCP plan. No written HACCP plan for acidifying white rice available on site. +COS

In plain English

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notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

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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notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation

Inspector’s notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Chemicals were observed stored next to food and other items. +COS

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.

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notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

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. No paper towels were observed available at handwashing station. +COS

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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notedCode 3.3(G)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.3(G) - V. Food from Approved Source - Parasite Destruction - Records, Creation and Retention

Inspector’s notes

There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked. No documentation for parasite destruction of raw fish received by store was observed on site. +COS

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.

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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. No ambient air thermometers were observed in 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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 13, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(C) - Thawing TCS

Inspector’s notes

TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed vacuum sealed fish thawing in an unopened package. Must be removed from vacuum sealed.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW

Jul 11, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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.

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.

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notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

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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notedCode 3.3(G)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.3(G) - V. Food from Approved Source - Parasite Destruction - Records, Creation and Retention

Inspector’s notes

There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked. -PIC was required to ensure the letter of guarantee for parasite destruction is available.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW

Feb 11, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. -Observed the working container holding rice not labeled with their name identification.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(C) - Food labels

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. -Observed foods stored in the refrigerator not labeled with the name identity.

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.

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notedCode 8.4(A-E)Other

Official wording

8.4(A-E) - Violation

Inspector’s notes

The HACCP plan for acidified rice does not include all of the required components. -Observed the PIC not following the written HACCP plan for acidified rice. The pH test was not conducted and recorded within 30 minutes after acidification of cooked rice. PIC corrected issue by conducting pH test

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notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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 the chopped crab meat prepared and held in the reach-in refrigerator for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.

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 temperature
notedCode 3.3(F)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.3(F) - V. Food from Approved Source - Records Creation and Retention

Inspector’s notes

There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked. -The parasite destruction certificate on-site was outdated.

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.

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notedCode 4.4(Q)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(Q) - Utensils, measuring devices

Inspector’s notes

Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration. -Observed the thermometer on-site not in good working order. Requires replacement or 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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW

Sep 27, 2024

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW

Sep 16, 2024

Not In Compliance

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. -Observed the squeeze bottles holding food unlabeled with their food identification.

In plain English

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notedCode 8.4(A-E)Other

Official wording

8.4(A-E) - Violation

Inspector’s notes

The HACCP plan for acidified rice does not include all of the required components. -Observed the PIC in the Sushi not following the written HACCP plan for acidified rice. The pH test was not conducted and recorded within 30 minutes after acidification of cooked rice.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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.

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notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.

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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notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. -Observed the food prep surface in the sushi area soiled in food debris and not cleaned every four hours. Ensure all food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every our hours.

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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notedCode 3.3(F)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.3(F) - V. Food from Approved Source - Records Creation and Retention

Inspector’s notes

There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked. -There is no updated written agreement from suppliers for raw fish being used to prepare sushi.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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