ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 15, 2026
11 recorded violations
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. Bleach bottle stored on 3 comp.sink. Keep it below or away from food storage washing or food prep.area to prevent contamination.
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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4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. All filters soiled under the hood. Soiled line and other cooler doors and lids
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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3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled spice containers and water bottle. Label all food containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Water stored in bleach bottle. Immediately discontinue this practice. All food and chemicals MUST BE labeled with the content of the container. DO NOT KEEP WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID IN CHEMICAL CONTAINER. Corrected on site.
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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3.2(B) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Preventing contamination when tasting
Inspector’s notes
A food employee may not use a utensil more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served. Open cup of employee's drink in bar. Drink cup with lid and straw in areas where food prepared and stored. Corrected on site.
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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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 at hand sink in the bar.
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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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. No discard date on cooked TCS food. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours MUST BE properly date marked. Corrected on site.
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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3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Tofu held on temp. 65 F. Keep cold TCS food on temp.41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias. Corrected on site.
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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4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Ice scoop stored in container in the bar. Keep ice scoop on a clean and sanitize surface to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
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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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. One ceiling tile was missing above dish machine. Replace tile. Hole in the wall in corner. Plug hole.
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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4.7(C) - Storage of Soiled Linens - Methods
Inspector’s notes
Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner. Open bag of soiled laundry stored in the kitchen. Keep laundry in tightly closed bag or container with lid to prevent contamination of food. Corrected on site.
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 15, 2026 · Original Source