ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 6, 2023
8 recorded violations
Official wording
"3717-1-04.4(Q) - Violation - Utensils, measuring devices-repair/calibration. Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration."
Inspector’s notes
"Temp gauge on mechanical dishmachine was inaccurate."
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
"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: Queso in warmer was noted at 120F-130F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will reheat Queso."
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
"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
"Grease and soil build up on the floor in between refrigeration units in the kitchen prep area. Clean and maintain."
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
"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"There is a leak from the drain pipes underneath the 3 comp sink. Repair."
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: No backflow device or air gap observed on water line of the Tea machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will check manual for internal check valve and or install per plumbling code."
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Spray hose attachment at the Chicken prep sink falls below the flood level rim of the sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will replace hose, but in the meantime hose will be maintained on the hook in between use."
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
"3717-1-03.4(I)(1) - Violation - Time as a public health control Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable."
Inspector’s notes
"Written procedure was unavailable for Noodles being held using Time as a Public Health Control."
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Black and pink residue on inner surfaces of the ice machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ice machine will be cleaned today or tomorrow."
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, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source