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The Aperture

900 E Mcmillan St

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 11, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed milk in the reach-in cooler that was not date marked and had past the manufacture's expiration date. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food is date marked or discarded if found opened without a date marking. PIC discarded the milk. +COS

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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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. Observed a working container of cooking oil that was not properly labeled. Ensure food items that are removed from its original packaging and is not easily recognizable is labeled with the common name of the food item. PIC labeled the cooking oil. +COS

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed working containers of cleaners that were not labeled. Ensure working containers of cleaners are labeled with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the working containers. +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 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 cooked mushrooms that were not date marked. Ensure refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is properly date marked. PIC date marked the mushrooms. +COS

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 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed multiple food items stored unwrapped in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler in the prep area. Ensure food items are stored wrapped or in covered containers. PIC covered the food items. +COS

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 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with deep scores and scratches that would prevent effective cleaning and sanitizing. Ensure damaged cutting boards are resurfaced or replaced. PIC discarded the cutting boards. +COS

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 25, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

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.

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notedCode 4.8(F)Other

Official wording

4.8(F) - Storage - Excluded Locations

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Observed items stored under unshielded sewer lines. PIC discussed various ways to correct issue.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 17, 2025

Not In Compliance

8 recorded violations

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. Observed no documentation of parasite destruction for salmon or letter from supplier or aquaculturist that salmon was raised in a way that parasite destruction would not be needed. PIC reached out to supplier.

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 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

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. Handout provided with information.

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notedCode 2.4(C)(17)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(17) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required. Observed no HACCP plan for ROP processes (ROP items observed held for over 48 hours and are not labeled with production time and date) or HACCP associated records. TCS food that was ROP'd without HACCP plan was voluntarily discarded. +COS

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 3.4(K)(1)Other

Official wording

3.4(K)(1) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s notes

Inadequate control of Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes in TCS food using ROP. Observed Fish packaged using a reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) method without confirmation that it was frozen before, during, and after packaging, and without labeling indicating it is to be kept frozen until time of use. ROP fish was voluntarily discarded. +COS

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notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory

Inspector’s notes

The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods. Observed menu item with salmon offered for sale raw or undercooked that was not asterisked and menu did not have proper disclosure on it. PIC wrote disclosure and asterisked item. +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 3.1(R)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.1(R) - V. Food from Approved Source - Molluscan Shellfish - Maintaining Identification

Inspector’s notes

Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use. Observed no dates of last sale or service written on shellstock tags. Discussed with PIC that date of last sale or service needs to be recorded on shellstock tags and that they need to be kept for 90 days from the date of last sale or service.

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(LL)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Observed dehydrator where not stamp of commercial approvability could be located.

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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notedCode 4.8(F)Other

Official wording

4.8(F) - Storage - Excluded Locations

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Observed clean equipment and single use items stored under unshielded sewer lines. Observed no splash guard next to handsink that was immediately adjacent to clean equipment storage rack.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 17, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(C) - Thawing TCS

Inspector’s notes

TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed TCS food thawing in still water. Running water was provided.

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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notedCode 3.4(J)Other

Official wording

3.4(J) - Variance Requirement

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not obtain a required variance from ODH or ODA. Observed cooked duck that was reduced oxygen packaged without a variance. Discussed with PIC that some items can be ROP'ed under the food code without a variance if a proper HACCP plan has been submitted to food safety division of health department but other products need a variance from ODH. Inspector to send PIC variance request form. Duck was voluntarily discarded by operator.

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notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

Official wording

4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Bar dishwasher did not have adequate sanitizer in rinse. PIC said that main dishwasher would be used until bar dishwasher could be adjusted.

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 4.8(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and utensils - air-drying required

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Observed plastic pans that were stacked wet.

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, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 14, 2024

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 31, 2024

Not In Compliance

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(J)Other

Official wording

3.4(J) - Variance Requirement

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not obtain a required variance from ODH or ODA. Observed pastrami that was vacuum packaged and cured on site. Observed immersion circulator that facility explained was used for making labneh on site. PIC said that processes would be discontinued that require variances until variances are obtained.

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notedCode 3.3(D)(6)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.3(D)(6)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Raw Animal Foods: non-continuous cooking

Inspector’s notes

Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods written procedures not pre-approved by licensor. Observed Hamachi that is partially cooked that did not have written pre-approved procedures. PIC said that facility would cook from raw fish until facility had approved procedures.

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 4.4(N)Contamination

Official wording

4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Observed no sanitizer in sanitizer basin of three compartment sink. PIC drained third basin and said that they would manually add sanitizer until dispenser could be adjusted.

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. Observed no letter of parasite destruction from aquaculturist or supplier or letter stating why fish is exempt from this requirement for Hamachi that is served raw or partially cooked. PIC reached out to supplier for letter.

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 3.2(E)Other

Official wording

3.2(E) - Pasteurized eggs

Inspector’s notes

Unpasteurized eggs are being used to make products that are not fully cooked; or are being served without a consumer advisory; or are being served to a highly susceptible population. Observed Aioli on menu that did not have an asterisk for consumer advisory and was not being substituted for a pasteurized product. PIC asterisked item.

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notedCode 4.1(KK)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(KK) - Food Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority. Observed immersion circulator that did not appear to be commercially approvable by a recognized testing agency.

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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notedCode 3.4(K)(2)Other

Official wording

3.4(K)(2) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s notes

Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan. Observed fish that is kept frozen through ROP process and after being vacuum packaged, raw meat, pasta dough that was vacuum packaged without a HACCP plan that was not labeled with the production date and time/or held for over 48 hours. PIC said they would discontinue processes until HACCP plan is approved for these items. Reached out to senior inspector regarding status of HACCP plan.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 5, 2024

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.5(E)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed beef tartare that was not asterisked to the reminder statement and did not have proper disclosure. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food employee asterisked beef tartare and added proper disclosure."

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 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed cleaned food contact surfaces close to hand washing sinks without splash guards."

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 3717-1-03.1(R)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed no dates of last sale or service written on shell stock tags. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will mark the date of last sale or service on the shellstock tags and that maintain for 90 days after the date of last sale or service."

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 3717-1-04.2(H)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(H)(2) - Violation - Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible."

Inspector’s notes

"Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Irreversible registering temperature indicator (for example, maximum registering dishwasher thermometers or irreversible temperature indicating strips) is missing or not 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

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