"GOLD STAR CHILI"
285 W MITCHELL AV, CINCINNATI, OH 45232
Last inspected Nov 10, 2021
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Nov 10, 2021
✓Apr 13, 2021
–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."
- "3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
- "3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
- "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
Mar 12, 2021
–2 violations
- "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."
- "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
Feb 11, 2021
–7 violations
- "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
- "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."
- "3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."
- "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
- "3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
Aug 21, 2020
–3 violations
- "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
- "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."
- "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Jan 3, 2020
–6 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
- "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."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
- "3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"
- "3717-1-04.0(I) - Violation - Nonfood contact surfaces The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth."
Oct 15, 2019
–5 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "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."
- "3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."
- "3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
- "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Jun 24, 2019
–7 violations
- "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."
- "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
- "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
- "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
- "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
- "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."
- "3717-1-06.4(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."
May 29, 2018
–2 violations
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "3717-1-03.4(D)(2) - Violation - Cooling TCS, temperature & time control TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature was not cooled within 4 hours to =41° F."
Oct 18, 2017
–2 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
Oct 13, 2017
–4 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "3717-1-03.2(T) - Violation - Food preparation-preventing contamination Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
Oct 10, 2017
–5 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(T) - Violation - Food preparation-preventing contamination Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
Mar 23, 2017
–4 violations
- "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. "
- "3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "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."
Mar 13, 2017
–3 violations
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "II. Good Hygienic Practices Food employees eat, drink, and use tobacco only in designated area; do not use utensils more than once to taste food that is sold or served; no discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
Mar 10, 2017
–9 violations
- "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."
- "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "3717-1-04.4(Q) - Violation - Utensils, measuring devices-repair/calibration. Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration."
- "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."
- "3717-1-03.4(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. "
- "3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)&(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "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. "
Oct 7, 2016
–5 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(8) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
Oct 5, 2016
–6 violations
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "3717-1-03.2(C)(8) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
- "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. "
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
May 9, 2016
✓Oct 29, 2015
–3 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS - Hot Holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures below 135° F or a roast was being held below 130° F."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - PHF, 41F cold holding TCS foods were being held temperatures above 41F (5C). "
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
Apr 17, 2015
–9 violations
- "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "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."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system - maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(1) - Violation - Wiping cloths--use limitation Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks. "
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS - Hot Holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures below 135° F or a roast was being held below 130° F."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - PHF, 41F cold holding TCS foods were being held temperatures above 41F (5C). "
Apr 15, 2015
–7 violations
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(1) - Violation - Wiping cloths--use limitation Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks. "
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - PHF, 41F cold holding TCS foods were being held temperatures above 41F (5C). "
- "3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE PHF, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. "
- "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."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS - Hot Holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures below 135° F or a roast was being held below 130° F."
Apr 8, 2015
–10 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - PHF, 41F cold holding TCS foods were being held temperatures above 41F (5C). "
- "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(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."
- "3717-1-04.5(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)(1) - Violation - RTE PHF, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. "
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS - Hot Holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures below 135° F or a roast was being held below 130° F."
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(1) - Violation - Wiping cloths--use limitation Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks. "
- "VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food."
- "VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record."
Oct 6, 2014
–5 violations
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - PHF, 41F cold holding TCS foods were being held temperatures above 41F (5C). "
- "IV. Demonstration of Knowledge Person in Charge demonstrates knowledge by being certified in food protection, responding to food safety questions regarding the operation, or operation complies with the Ohio Administrative Code."
- "3717-1-02.4(A) - Violation - PIC - Assignment of Responsibility No person in charge present in the food facility. "
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-- use limitation To prevent the growth of bacteria and the subsequent contamination of equipment, wiping cloths used for wiping food spills shall be stored in a chemical sanitizer of the appropriate concentration and shall be laundered daily."
Sep 29, 2014
–5 violations
- "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - PHF, 41F cold holding TCS foods were being held temperatures above 41F (5C). "
- "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
- "IV. Demonstration of Knowledge Person in Charge demonstrates knowledge by being certified in food protection, responding to food safety questions regarding the operation, or operation complies with the Ohio Administrative Code."
- "3717-1-02.4(A) - Violation - PIC - Assignment of Responsibility No person in charge present in the food facility. "
- "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-- use limitation To prevent the growth of bacteria and the subsequent contamination of equipment, wiping cloths used for wiping food spills shall be stored in a chemical sanitizer of the appropriate concentration and shall be laundered daily."
Sep 25, 2014
✓
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