ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 22, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - Violations Abated
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10 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 14, 2026
Not In Compliance
13 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s notes
The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Vent in cooler upstairs was observed to have large buildup of dust. +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 temperaturenotedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 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. Food in cooler was observed present when past date marked day. +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 temperaturenotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
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. TCS foods for cold holding in burger topping station were observed to be above 41 degrees. Staff advised to dump toppings, come up with temporary solution for cold holding, and fix cold holding station.
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.1(L)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving
Inspector’s notes
Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Canned food in basement observed to have rust around lips of cans. Canned food was also observed cracked open and leaking. Advised an immediate sweep of shelves and disposal of unsafe canned food. +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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer concentration for wiping cloth buckets were observed to not have concentration being monitored.
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 unsafelynotedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
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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. Ceiling was observed to have dust accumulating over different stations in both the upstairs and downstairs. Clean ceilings as soon as possible to avoid dust contamination.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official wording
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Physical thermometer missing from fridge downstairs.
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Sanitizer dispenser in downstairs kitchen observed to not be working properly in dispensing sanitizer.
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 issuesnotedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO
Inspector’s notes
No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. In use utensil observed sitting on counter and on food bag rather than peerage clean surface.
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 issuesnotedCode 2.3(D)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering. Observed many employees that were not wearing any hair restraint/cover.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
May 14, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 20, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination
Official wording
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F. Mechanical dish machine was not repaired at time of inspection. Person in charge said repairs need to be made to ventilation hood. Continue to use 3-comp sink for dishes until fixed.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 14, 2025
Not In Compliance
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination
Official wording
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F. Observed mechanical dish machine not reaching a surface contact temperature of 160 F for final rinse temperature. Returning to see fixed machine.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.6(C)(3)Contamination
Official wording
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. Observed quat ammonia dispenser not reaching appropriate concentration for sanitizing dishes. Had person in charge manually add sanitizer until dispenser was fixed. +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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination
Official wording
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F. Observed final rinse not reaching a 160 surface temp on dishes. Final rinse temp was above 190 on temp guage, may be evaporating/too hot. Must use 3-comp sink until fixed.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 27, 2025
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination
Official wording
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. Observed flies and gnats on food contact surfaces in basement ware washing area. Had PIC rewash utensils.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.5(B)(3)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. Spoke with PIC about grill spatulas and frequency of cleaning, PIC said they are cleaned at end of day. If they are not maintained in 41 degrees or 135 degrees they should be cleaned every 4 hours.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed debris and grease behind equipment and areas that need to be cleaned more frequently. Pay attention to areas under warewashing machine, drains, behind grills and fryers.
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 problemsnotedCode 6.4(K)Pests
Official wording
6.4(K) - Controlling Pests
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed heavy amounts of insects and flies in the warewashing area of the facility. Please have pest control come out to treat.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 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. Please create one general allergen consumer warning for all menu items that contain allergens as ingredients.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination
Official wording
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F. Observed mechanical dish machine not reaching 160 degree surface temp. Hot water sanitizer may be too hot and vaporizing.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed heavy water dripping in the walk-in cooler outside, please repair.
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, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Dec 20, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 18, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination
Official wording
4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food contact surfaces Hot water sanitizing
Inspector’s notes
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F. Operator switched to 3-comp sink for sanitizing dishes.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination
Official wording
2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed unlidded employee beverage on top of the dishwashing machine. Store personal items below/away from food and food contact surfaces.
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 contaminationnotedCode 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. No grease catch pan within the ventilation hood to catch grease dripping.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Observed burned out bulbs within the ventilation hood. Repair/replace the bulbs.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Clean: lower level - ceiling, dust and mold present floor area behind the cooking line upper level - clean behind the fryer bulbs within the ventilation hood
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source