ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 8, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official Wording
4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Observed pots stored on floor in kitchen area. Had PIC place on shelf. Keep all food equipment 6 inches off floor. +COS
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
6.3(C)(1) - Employee Accommodation-Designated Areas
Inspector’s Notes
Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco are located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not protected from contamination. Observed personal drink storage above the grill. Had PIC move personal drink to a low location where equipment cannot be contaminated. +COS
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 issuesOfficial Wording
3.2(M)(4) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s Notes
There was visible dirt and debris on wiping cloths or the sanitizing solution used to hold wet wiping cloths is not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris/ grease on wiping clothes by flat top. PIC changed clothes out for clean ones.
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 problemsOfficial Wording
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 saw sausage patties stored above ready to eat foods in sandwhich cooler. Had PIC switch cooler arrangement. +COS
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
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle without common name on bottle. Had PIC label on site. +COS
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source