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6 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 17, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - 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 heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer that needs to be defrosted.
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 nonfood contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth.
Observed cardboard used on spice shelf in back, cardboards needs removed, not a cleanable surface.
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, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 14, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 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.
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked.
Hand sink blocked by food tray. Hand sink must be available for hand washing at all time. Do not block hand sink.
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.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
No sanitizer test kit available to check conc. Of sanitizer.
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 physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Broken door of broken cabinet below glass holder.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 11, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 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.
No serve safe and no State level II certification. REPEAT VIOLATION
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.
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.
Big red smoker and buffalo chicken held on temp. 122 and 120 F.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Broken cabinet door below counter where lids stored by icee machine.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 29, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
6 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.
Icee machine filters on sides heavily soiled. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Sticky handles of cabinets below pop machine.
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.
Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles.
Observed chemicals stored on same counter with food. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Broken cabinet door below icee machine.
Exposed plywood on front counter. Seal or paint. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
3701-21-02(H) - Display of License
Inspector’s notes
FSO current food license not displayed REPEAT VIOLATION
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.
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.
Both sausage rolls held on temp.114-121 F on hot rollers.Keep hot TCS food on temp. of 135 F or above to prevent growth of bacteria's.
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, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 22, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
Chemicals stored by hand washing sink. Keep chemical away from hand, food prep. and 3 comp. sink to prevent contamination.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Cabinets doors and handles were sticky below pop machine.
Soiled filters on icee machine. Clean all these and any 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.
2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.
Open cups of employee's drink around food and food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.
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.
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Hand washing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
Behind the counter hand sink used to wash utensils.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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Broken Formica on the entrance counter.
Exposed plywood in staff area counter. Seal all exposed wood. REPEAT VIOLATIONS.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 6, 2023
Abated On-Site
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
"OBSERVATION: Chicken rolls held on temp.127 F on hot rollers.
TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: 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.
"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Stored chemical on front counter by little prepackaged breakfast bar stand.
Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
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.