ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 29, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. EHSIT gave PIC an employee health policy. PIC assured they would have all employees sign the policy. +COS
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.
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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.
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6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Observed no hand drying provisions at the handwashing sink in the back prep area.
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.
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3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed ranch dressing that has been opened stored at room temperature. Ensure TCS foods are being held at temperatures <41° F. PIC discarded the ranch dressing. +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.
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901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
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.
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3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor throughout the back storage area and walk in cooler. Ensure food items are stored in a clean, dry location that is at least six inches off of the ground.
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.
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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 the door latch on the walk-in freezer was missing components. Ensure the door latch is repaired. 2. The door of the walk-in cooler was damaged on the inside surface to the point where pieces of insulation were missing and exposed. Ensure the cooler door is repaired.
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.
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3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed ice cream scoops stored in bin by the service line. PIC stated they are rinsed after every use then put into the sanitizer bucket. Ensure Ice cream scoops are stored in the running dripper well or in a clean, dry location if the scoops are washed and sanitized every four hours.
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 record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source