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7 inspections
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
Jul 16, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.4(E)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(E)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
The operator is not using an effective method for cooling Observed beef stew to be prepared, using an acceptable cooking process the beef was properly thawed and cooked to the required minimum internal temperature. However, the cooling process was not conducted in accordance with the ohio uniform food safety code. The beef stew was called in large quantities without an approved, rapid cooling methods, prevented the food from cooling within the required time and parameters, , improper cooling of cooked foods can allow rapid growth of pathogenic bacteria and increase the risk of foodborne illness,
Corrective action, cool cooked foods from 135 F to 70 F within two hours and from 70F to 41 F or below within a total of six hours, divide large batches into shallow pans use ice baths ice ones or other approved, rapid cooling methods and monitor temperatures.
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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 29, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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.
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Missing thermometers for two coolers.
Provide thermometer for each cooler.
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.
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.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Damaged celing tiles.
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.
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
TCS food was improperly thawed.
Chicken in the prep sink no running water.
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.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
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.
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.
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked in the ice cream area.
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.
4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
Dishes are not been sanitized after cleanining.
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.
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
Three compartment sink is used to prep food and defrost raw meat.
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.
Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Walls floor throughout the premises are not 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.
6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
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.
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
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.
Clean linens were not free from food residues and other soiling matter.
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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW
May 14, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food.
-Observed raw eggs stored in close contact with RTE breads in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC was required to segregate the raw animal food away from the bread to protect them from cross-contamination.
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.
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
-Observed a bag of meat stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. PIC was required to store all food items 6-inches above the floor to protect them from contamination.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
-Observed handwashing sink used for utensil washing. Ensure all handwashing sinks are solely used for handwashing alone.
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.
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.
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.
PIC was required to properly date all TCS/RFE food items with their preparation and discard dates.
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.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
-Observed several ceiling tiles not in good order and requires replacement.
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.
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
-Observed several boxes of food items store on the floor of the walk-in refrigeration.
Ensure all food items are stored 6-inches above the floor to prevent them from contamination.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 13, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 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.
-Observed the compressor system of the display refrigerator holding vegetables and fruits leaking of a liquid substance.
-Observed the door to the walk-in refrigerator not in good working order. PIC stated that door will be repaired before follow-up inspections.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 5, 2024
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3.1(A)(3)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.1(A)(3) - V. Food from Approved Source - Approved Sources
Inspector’s notes
Food is not properly labeled on the container or package.
-Observed some ice cream made in the facility not labeled on the package. PIC was required to discontinue the sales of the ice cream until necessary labeling information is provided.
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.
Observed some TCS foods were not discarded when the date mark has been exceeded. All affected foods were voluntarily discarded.
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.
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
-Observed the compressor system of the display refrigerator holding vegetables and fruits leaking of a liquid substance.
-Observed the door to the walk-in refrigerator not in good working order. PIC stated that door will be repaired before follow-up inspections.
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.
Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
-Observed multiple squeeze bottles holding orange, pineapple and different flavors not labeled with their common name identification.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
-Observed multiple boxes of food items store on the floor of the walk-in refrigeration. Ensure all food items are stored 6-inches above the floor to prevent them from contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.