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Cincinnati, OH

Taft's Brewpourium

4831 Spring Grove Av

Last inspected Aug 24, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 24, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

notedCode 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. Moldy caulk on back wall of 3 comp. sink. Replace caulk and clean wall.REPEAT VIOLATION. Soiled wall behind veggies rack in walk in cooler. Soiled ceiling vents in the kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION. Clean all this and any other surface needs to be 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 problems
notedCode 4.1(Y)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Oven thermometer in 2 door cooler in cooking area. Provide ambiant air thermometer for daily temp. check.

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 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

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. Unlabeled sanitizer hanging on 3 comp. sink. Keep it below or away from from all sinks Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles

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 unsafely
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. Fries hot holding lamp cover soiled. Bottom shelf of steel table by fryer soiled. Two door upright cooler.and freezer in had moldy gaskets. Replace or 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 problems
notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled water bottle and other food containers in the kitchen.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.8(G)(1)Other

Official wording

4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and tableware

Inspector’s notes

Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Utensils stored in soiled containers on shelf in the kitchen.Wash containers regularly.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle was hanging on 3 comp. sink. Lable all chemicals properly.

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 unsafely
notedCode 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. Leak marks on ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Replace 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 24, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 5, 2024

Not Abated

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Wrong labels on ranch cups. Unlabeled yeast on shelf above steel table. Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

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
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

"Soiled unused nozzle holder in bar. Keep all non food contact surfaces clean. Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

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 3717-1-06.4(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

"Moldy caulk on 3 comp. wall. Replace caulk. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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 problems
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: TCS codiments held on room temp. TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Keep cold TCS on temp.41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias."

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 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Unlableled dish detergent above 3 comp. sink. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are MUST BE labeled."

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 unsafely
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(J)(2)Other

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."

Inspector’s notes

"Employee's jacket on food rack. Dish washing apron was hanging on rack where clean utensils stored. Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."

Inspector’s notes

"Open cup of employee's drink. Use cups with lid and straw to drink around food. Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."

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(N)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: No sanitizer in bar dish washer. A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Must check sanitizer daily before loading food contact surfaces in dish washer."

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 unsafely

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

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