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 vegetable slicers not fully cleaned and had food debris still present.
+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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 16, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed leaking faucet at one of the prep sinks in the front, leaking faucet at 3-comp sink.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 4, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 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 few areas behind large equipment that need to be cleaned more frequently. Grills, fryers, floors and walls behind each.
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.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
After routine pest control treatment, presence of roaches were observed under mechanical dish machine. Observed few insects(drain flies) on shelving areas. See pest management report from Orkin.
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.
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.
CCP:
Observed chicken being cooled on trays in walk-in cooler. Had PIC cover trays to prevent contamination from fans.
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.
3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
Inspector’s notes
Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented.
CCP:
Observed jicama vegetable with slight mold growth. Had PIC discard vegetable.
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.
4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing
Inspector’s notes
Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning.
Observed wall cover for pipes not secured tightly. Operator should seal appropriately.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 17, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 26, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed heavy buildup of yeast and mold in ice machine. Had PIC discontinue use of ice machine until completely drained and cleaned.
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.