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"BOWTIE CAFÉ"

1101 ST GREGORY ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Last inspected Sep 9, 2022

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Inspection history

  1. Sep 9, 2022

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    30 violations
    • "3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-04.6(C)(3) - Violation - Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH."
    • "3717-1-04.6(B) - Violation - Sanitizing frequency-before use after cleaning. Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils were not sanitized before use after cleaning."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-02.2(C) - Violation - Hands and arms-when to wash (handwashing) Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
    • "3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-cleaning and sanitizing The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing."
    • "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
    • "3717-1-04.8(G)(2) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(3) - Violation - Single-service and single-use articles-storage. 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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
    • "3717-1-04.0(I) - Violation - Nonfood contact surfaces The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth."
    • "3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "
    • "3717-1-05.1(I) - Violation - Service sink-number. One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located."
    • "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-04.8(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment and utensils-air-drying required. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."
    • "3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."
    • "3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."
    • "3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
    • "3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
    • "3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

  2. Aug 11, 2022

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    37 violations
    • "3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."
    • "3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-06.2(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity storage and cleaning The light intensity was <10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor, in walk-in refrigerators, dry food storage areas, or in other areas during cleaning periods."
    • "3717-1-06.2(I)(3) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity prep and safety areas The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor."
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
    • "3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."
    • "3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."
    • "3717-1-06.2(I)(2) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity other areas The light intensity was <20 foot candles at buffet, sales area, in other refrigerator, or at 30 inches above the floor in warewashing, other storage, or toilet rooms."
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "
    • "3717-1-05.1(I) - Violation - Service sink-number. One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located."
    • "3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."
    • "3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."
    • "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-04.0(I) - Violation - Nonfood contact surfaces The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth."
    • "3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
    • "3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(3) - Violation - Single-service and single-use articles-storage. 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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(G)(2) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
    • "3717-1-04.8(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment and utensils-air-drying required. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."
    • "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
    • "3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
    • "3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-02.2(C) - Violation - Hands and arms-when to wash (handwashing) Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so."
    • "3717-1-04.6(C)(3) - Violation - Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH."
    • "3717-1-04.6(B) - Violation - Sanitizing frequency-before use after cleaning. Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils were not sanitized before use after cleaning."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
    • "3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-cleaning and sanitizing The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing."

  3. May 5, 2022

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  4. Sep 23, 2021

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  5. May 5, 2021

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    2 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

  6. Sep 9, 2020

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  7. May 22, 2020

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    3 violations
    • "3717-1-04.2(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(B) - Violation - PIC Demonstration of Knowledge The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge."

  8. May 7, 2020

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    9 violations
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities 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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(B) - Violation - PIC Demonstration of Knowledge The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(2) - Violation - TCS-cold holding-shell eggs Raw shell eggs are not maintained at =45° F."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."
    • "3717-1-04.2(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "

  9. Jun 28, 2019

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    5 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-04.2(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

  10. Aug 23, 2018

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    5 violations
    • "3717-1-04.2(G)(2) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices for thin foods. The operator does not have a readily accessible thermometer capable of accurately measuring the temperature in thin foods."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)&(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

  11. Jan 5, 2018

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    4 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.1(K)(2) - Violation - Food Thermometers-Calibration Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to ±2° F in the intended range of use."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)&(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

  12. Oct 2, 2017

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    4 violations
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)&(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "

  13. Jan 17, 2017

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  14. Jul 11, 2016

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    5 violations
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "

  15. May 17, 2016

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    5 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

  16. Oct 15, 2015

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    6 violations
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage--preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE PHF, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous or toxic materials -working containers Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled."

  17. Dec 23, 2014

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    5 violations
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE PHF, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.8(G)(2) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware - handling. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided"

  18. Jun 9, 2014

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    7 violations
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous or toxic materials -working containers Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-04.1(K)(2) - Violation - Food Thermometers-Calibration Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use."
    • "3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Handwashing Facilities - Hand Drying Provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE PHF, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "

  19. Jan 8, 2014

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    5 violations
    • "3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Physical facilities: numbers and capacities.Handwashing cleanser - availability. Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid,powder or bar soap."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous or toxic materials -working containers Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE PHF, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Handwashing Facilities - Hand Drying Provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."

  20. Jun 13, 2013

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    7 violations
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility - Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting board(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Physical facilities: numbers and capacities.Handwashing facilities - hand drying provision. Each handwashing lavatory did not provide individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device."

  21. Jan 4, 2013

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    4 violations
    • "3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware - handling. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
    • "3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Physical facilities: numbers and capacities.Handwashing facilities - hand drying provision. Each handwashing lavatory did not provide individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility - Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

  22. Jun 5, 2012

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    4 violations
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Physical facilities: numbers and capacities.Handwashing facilities - hand drying provision. Each handwashing lavatory did not provide individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Source: Cincinnati Health Department. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.