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7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 10, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 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 large buildup of ice and frost in walk in freezer floor, ceiling, and condenser. Gasket to freezer door also torn. Ensure to keep in good repair. Person in charge noted a work order had been placed.
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 10, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 4, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
notedCode 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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Trashy floor of walk in cooler. Clean floor.
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.
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Working containers MUST BE LABELED with right content of the container. Corrected on site.
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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed top of shake cup and brush inside hand sink in ice cream area. Do not use hand sink to store or wash dishes use it only for hand washing. Corrected on site.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items are improperly stored
Broom and dust pan stored in front of donut cabinet. Keep all cleaning tools and chemicals away from food and food contact surfaces and food prep area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F.
Hot dogs and tequita on hot rollers held on temp. 107-120 F. Keep hot TCS food on temp. 135 F or above to prevent growth of bacterias. Corrected on side. Voluntarily discard by operator.
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.
Excess food debris on equipment and utensils not removed before cleaning.
No test strips for Quaternary ammonia available to check the cond. of sanitizer. REPEAT VIOLATION. Provide test strips.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 15, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed Ice cream scoop and other items inside hand washing sink. Do not use hand sink for any other purpose then hand washing.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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.
No discard date on open packet of hot dog and other TCS food in walk in cooler. Corrected on site.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 14, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Bottom shelf of continentil cooler soiled with juice drips. Clean it and only used for employee's food label as employee's food only.
Icee machine handles and knobs soiled and sticky.
Upper vents of cold case soiled with dust and dirt.
Clean all these and any other other surface needs to be clean.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 17, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.1(Y)Food temperature
Official wording
4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
No thermometer in over the counter small cooler in coffee area. Provide thermometer for daily temp. temp. check.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Soiled and sticky cup cup holders and doors on side of the icee machine area.
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.
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.
No discard date on open bags of hot dogs and Barritos stored in containers in walk in cooler.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is MUST BE properly date marked.
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.
3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F.
Barrito on hot rollers held on temp. 110 F. Keep hot TCS food on temp.135 F or above to prevent growth of bacterias.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 10, 2024
Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
Official 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
"Violation has been abated"
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 2, 2024
Not Abated
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
Official 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: Chili and cheese held on temp.110 F in chili chesse machine. REPEAT VIOLATION.
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Hot TCS food must be kept on temp. 135 F to prevent growth of bacterias."
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.
"Observed soiled cabinets in ice cream area. Clean cabinets.
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
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.
"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
Inspector’s notes
"Thermometer for cold case across ice cream freezer hidden behind cups. Thermometer should always be visible for daily temp. check.
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
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.
"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
Inspector’s notes
"Broom and dust pan stored in front and by hand sink in back area. REPEAT VIOLATION. Keep all cleaning equipments away to prevent contamination.
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
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.
"Ice cream scoops not in water wells and saw scoop in water container across ice cream case. Must keep ice cream scoop under running water.
In-use utensils are improperly stored."
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.