ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 15, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official Wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s Notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Cardboard boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler 2 and walk-in 3.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial Wording
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Food stored in dry storage and walk-in cooler 2 not marked with date received or with date opened
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
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. Signed employee health responsibility in reporting not observed.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial Wording
4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Utensils offered to consumers in common basket, without handles up and accessible, not protecting the mouth contact portion from contamination
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 Wording
6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected
Inspector’s Notes
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Door G12 to the exterior has a gap and space between the doors that allows the entry of insects and rodents
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source