Cincinnati, OH

Fat Al's

3715 Madison Rd

Last inspected Oct 30, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Fat Al's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2024. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 27, 2023 to Oct 30, 2024.
Has Fat Al's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 30, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 30, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s Notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Disposable items stored directly on the floor in the storage area.

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 27, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official Wording

"3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."

Inspector’s Notes

"Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s Notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 27, 2023 · Original Source