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15 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 18, 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 leak in handwashing sink in prep area. Repair 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.
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 cream cheese frosting at room temperature. Frosting was voluntarily discarded and will be held under refrigeration until documents stating it is shelve stable are provided.
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.
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 25, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 18, 2025
Not In Compliance
2 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 water dripping from pipe within the walk-in cooler. It must be repaired.
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.
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.
1. Observed a buildup within the ice scoop holder. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup within the ice machine. It must be 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Nov 18, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 11, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 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.
Observed a buildup behind the soda fountain at drive-thru. It must be cleaned.
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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Oct 28, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
1. Observed a buildup on the floors and walls und the cash register at the drive-thru. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup behind and under the soda fountain at the drive-thru. It must be cleaned.
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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 28, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
1. Observed a buildup under and behind the soda fountain at the drive-thru. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the floor and wall under the drive-thru cash register. It must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup within the mop-sink. It must be cleaned.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed a buildup within the ice machine. It must be 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Oct 14, 2024
Not In Compliance
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(K)Pests
Official wording
6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
1. Observed several flying insects within facility. Their presence must be adequately controlled.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
1. Observed a buildup on the floor and walls of the back storage area. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup on the walls and floors under the prep sink. It must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup on the floors and walls under the cash register at drive thru. It must be cleaned.
4. Observed a buildup behind the soda fountain at drive thru. It must be cleaned.
5. Observed a buildup of grease on the floors throughout facility. The floors must be cleaned.
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, Oct 14, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Sep 16, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 17, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 10, 2024
Not In Compliance
5 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.
1. Observed a buildup on the bottom shelf of the back drive-thru freezer. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup in the hot holders at the back drive-thru. They must be cleaned.
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.
6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing fixtures are not being kept clean and maintained.
Observed a buildup on the handsink next to ice machine. It must be cleaned.
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.
3.2(A)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food
Inspector’s notes
Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Observed employee touching lettuce with bare hands. Gloves must be worn while touching RTE food.
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 are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
1. Observed a buildup in the mop sink. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup under and behind the fryers. The area must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup under and behind the counters of the main drive-thru window. The area must be cleaned.
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.
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Observed a buildup on the ventilation hood filters. They must be cleaned.
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, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Dec 26, 2023
CLOS-NO - No Violations Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 26, 2023 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 22, 2023
Abated
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(D)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup behind the ice machine. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup under the soda fountain at the drive thru. It must be cleaned.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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.
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-04.1(C) - Violation - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Violation has been abated"
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, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 8, 2023
Not Abated
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup on the floor of the prep cooler directly across from the ice machine. It must be cleaned and sanitized.
2. Observed a buildup in the drain of the lobby soda fountain. It must be cleaned and sanitized.
3. Observed a buildup on the floor of the storage cooler to the right of the ice machine. It must be cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Mops: Drying
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."
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.
"3717-1-04.1(C) - Violation - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed a buildup on the yellow meat trays that leaves them non-cleanable.
Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The buildup must be removed, or the dishes must be replaced."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed fruit flies in the cabinets under the drink station in lobby.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: The presence of fruit flies must be adequately controlled or minimized."
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.
"3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
Inspector’s notes
"Observed a buildup in the vent filters of the grill hood. It must be cleaned.
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s notes
"1. Observed a buildup behind the ice machine. It must be cleaned.
2. Observed a buildup under the soda fountain at the drive thru. It must be cleaned.
3. Observed a buildup in the cabinets at the lobby drink station. It must be cleaned.
4. Observed a buildup in the mop sink area. It must be cleaned and sanitized.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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.