ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 18, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 18, 2026 · Original source
Approved - Violations Abated
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2 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 12, 2026
Not In Compliance
16 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(b)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Observed chicken stored above raw fish in reach in cooler under grill. PIC needs to keep poultry stored low and fish above.
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 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. 1. Observed food debris behind large cooking equipment that needs to be swept up after each shift. 2. Observed heavy mold growing out from old walk-in cooler in basement.
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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature
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4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed grease buildup on ventilation filters that need to be soaked and cleaned. Please pull down and clean more often.
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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
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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 cooking utensils, pans, and sauce bottles that were not clean to sight and touch. Had PIC remove from shelf and reclean dishes. Make sure all food debris is removed.
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 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw beef stored above ready to foods like shredded cheese, produce, etc. Had PIC rearrange cooler on site by proper cooking temperatures.
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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
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6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed floor tiles that are cracked and will need replaced or regrouted.
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 4.2(G)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
4.2(G)(1) - Food temperature measuring devices.
Inspector’s notes
The operator did not have a food thermometer 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 temperaturenotedCode 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance
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6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Observed many unnecessary and non-functional equipment that needs to be to be removed from facility. 1. Pop machine equipment need removed. 2. All unnecessary and non-functional items in basement need to be removed.
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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
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4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils stored in a storage bin that is not clean. Had PIC clean all utensils and storage bin.
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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. 1. Observed reach in cooler that needs the door to be fixed so it closes fully. 2. Drawer reach-in cooler under frill: Condenser needs fixed so water is not leaking. Make sure doors close properly.
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 2.4(C)(7)Permits, training, and postings
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2.4(C)(7) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly cooking TCS foods and/or that employees are using appropriate and properly scaled and calibrated thermometers as required. No thermometer available to check temps of chicken coming out of fry station. PIC must send pictures of new thermometers for cooking.
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
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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(G)(1)Food temperature
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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. Observed cooked greens, cooked onions, pico or cut tomatoes without use-by date marking. Had PIC add prep dates and use-by dates to food items.
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 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils
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4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Observed reach in freeezer that needs to be replaced with commercially approvable NSF approved equipment.
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 4.8(A)(1)Equipment and utensils
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4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Observed dishes that were stacked wet in storage. Make sure all dishes are placed so they can be adequately air dried.
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 2.4(B)(2)(f)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(B)(2)(f) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge could not state the correct food temperature and time for safe cooking of TCS food. Spoke with person in charge about proper cooking temps for poultry. All poultry products must be cooked to 165 degrees.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 12, 2026 · Original source