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Cincinnati, OH

Supermarket La Providenca

5259 Glenway Av

Last inspected Mar 8, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Mar 8, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(N)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "

Inspector’s notes

"Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary litter at the trash receptacle 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse and recyclables 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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 8, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 10, 2023

Abated On-Site

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Observed outdoor refuse 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 issues
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Observed the hand sink at the prep area soiled and not frequently cleaned. Ensure all nonfood contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized on frequent basis."

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 problems
notedCode 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 Observed some foods in the walk-in refrigerator stored directly on the floor. Ensure foods are stored 6-inches above 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 29, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Observed one of the bulbs under the oven missing."

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 issues
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Observed the hand sink at the prep area soiled and not frequently cleaned. Ensure all nonfood contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized on frequent basis."

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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-05.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Observed outdoor refuse 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 issues
notedCode 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 Observed some foods in the walk-in refrigerator stored directly on the floor. Ensure foods are stored 6-inches above 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3717-1-05.3(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.3(D) - Violation - Drainage system-grease trap location Grease trap is not located to be easily accessible for cleaning."

Inspector’s notes

"Drainage system-grease trap location Observed the oven doesn't have a grease trap located in place."

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 29, 2023 · Original Source

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