ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 2, 2026
5 recorded violations
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. Observed canned goods with major dents around the sealing surface. Ensure canned goods with major dents around the sealing surface are rejected upon receiving or discarded. PIC discarded the damaged canned goods. +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 problemsOfficial wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored in sanitizer solution that was not at the proper concentration. PIC remade the sanitizer solution at the proper concentration.
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 wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed in-use utensils stored in water that was at 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure in-use utensils are stored in water that is >135 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC swapped out utensils and refilled the container with water that was at temperatures >135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 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 egg salad that was not discarded by the date indicated on the date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food is discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. PIC discarded the egg salad. +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 temperatureOfficial wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed a buildup of suspected mold inside of the ice machine. Ensure the ice machine is cleaned more regularly and maintained clean. PIC shut down the ice machine, discarded the ice, and cleaned inside of the ice machine. +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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source