ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 9, 2026
8 recorded violations
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.
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3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked carnitas in walk in cooler. Ensure to store raw animal products separate or below ready to eat items. Corrected.
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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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. Observed unwrapped food items in reach in cooler. Ensure to keep all food items covered to prevent contamination. Corrected.
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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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. Hand sink at beverage station had no paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked with paper towels for proper handwashing.
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(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. Found no dates on beans and chile rellenos. Ensure to date mark all items prepared and refrigerated over 24 hours. Corrected.
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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3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s Notes
The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Ensure raw animal products are stored in order of the required cooking temperatures to prevent contamination. Corrected.
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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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Found no termometer in reach in cooler with food. Ensure to provide thermometers to monitor temperatures.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed water dripping inside reach in cooler. Ensure to keep in good repair.
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, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source