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Cincinnati

"NICOLA'S RISTORANTE"

1420 SYCAMORE ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Last inspected Feb 26, 2024

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Feb 26, 2024

  2. Oct 5, 2023

    6 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(L) - Violation - Linens and napkins-use limitation Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food."
    • "3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."
    • "3717-1-03.3(F) - Violation - Records Creation and Retention-Freezing There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
    • "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."
  3. Sep 26, 2023

    7 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."
    • "3717-1-03.3(F) - Violation - Records Creation and Retention-Freezing There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked."
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
    • "3717-1-03.2(L) - Violation - Linens and napkins-use limitation Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food."
  4. Feb 22, 2023

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(1) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Initial Cook Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods initially heated >60 minutes."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(6)(a) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Procedures Pre-approved Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods written procedures not pre-approved by licensor."
    • "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(16) - Violation - PIC Duties -plans maintained and implemented Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
  5. Feb 8, 2023

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(1) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Initial Cook Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods initially heated >60 minutes."
    • "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(16) - Violation - PIC Duties -plans maintained and implemented Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(6)(a) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Procedures Pre-approved Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods written procedures not pre-approved by licensor."
  6. Oct 4, 2022

    20 violations
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(16) - Violation - PIC Duties -plans maintained and implemented Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
    • "3717-1-03.2(N)(4) - Violation - Gloves-use limitation, latex Latex gloves are used to handle food."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
    • "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(G)(1) - Violation - Washing fruits and vegetables Raw fruit and or vegetables are being cut, combined with other ingredients or cooked before being properly washed."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(E) - Violation - Pasteurized eggs-Substitute Unpasteurized eggs are being used to make products that are not fully cooked; or are being served without a consumer advisory; or are being served to a highly susceptible population."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(4) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-Cook-chill or Sous Vide The cook-chill or sous vide HAACP plan is absent, inadequate, or not followed."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(6)(a) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Procedures Pre-approved Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods written procedures not pre-approved by licensor."
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(6) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Written Procedures Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods not prepared according to written procedures."
    • "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility-Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "
    • "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)(9) - Violation - PIC Duties-Maintaining Temperatures The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods."
  7. Sep 21, 2022

    10 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(N)(4) - Violation - Gloves-use limitation, latex Latex gloves are used to handle food."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(4) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-Cook-chill or Sous Vide The cook-chill or sous vide HAACP plan is absent, inadequate, or not followed."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility-Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "
    • "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(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
  8. Sep 19, 2022

    20 violations
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(9) - Violation - PIC Duties-Maintaining Temperatures The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(16) - Violation - PIC Duties -plans maintained and implemented Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(6)(a) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Procedures Pre-approved Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods written procedures not pre-approved by licensor."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."
    • "3717-1-03.3(D)(6) - Violation - Raw Animal Foods-Non-continuous Cooking-Written Procedures Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods not prepared according to written procedures."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility-Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(4) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-Cook-chill or Sous Vide The cook-chill or sous vide HAACP plan is absent, inadequate, or not followed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(E) - Violation - Pasteurized eggs-Substitute Unpasteurized eggs are being used to make products that are not fully cooked; or are being served without a consumer advisory; or are being served to a highly susceptible population."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(G)(1) - Violation - Washing fruits and vegetables Raw fruit and or vegetables are being cut, combined with other ingredients or cooked before being properly washed."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
    • "3717-1-03.2(N)(4) - Violation - Gloves-use limitation, latex Latex gloves are used to handle food."
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
  9. Mar 21, 2022

    22 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."
    • "3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."
    • "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(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."
    • "3717-1-03.4(I)(1) - Violation - Time as a public health control Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable."
    • "3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "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(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
  10. Jan 31, 2022

    30 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(L) - Violation - Linens and napkins-use limitation Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-06.4(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."
    • "3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."
    • "3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
    • "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(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
    • "3717-1-04.8(I)(1) - Violation - Preset Tableware Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."
    • "3717-1-03.4(I)(1) - Violation - Time as a public health control Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable."
    • "3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "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(C)(16) - Violation - PIC Duties -plans maintained and implemented Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required."
    • "3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-explain complying with reporting responsibilities The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees."
  11. Aug 27, 2021

    13 violations
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "3717-1-04.8(I)(1) - Violation - Preset Tableware Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(L) - Violation - Linens and napkins-use limitation Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food."
  12. Feb 3, 2021

    18 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(4) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-Cook-chill or Sous Vide The cook-chill or sous vide HAACP plan is absent, inadequate, or not followed."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(5) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-Packaging Cheese The establishment has one or more of the following violations: inadequate or no HAACP plan; inadequate labeling; repackages cheeses that are not commercially manufactured; cheese is not sold or discarded within the 30-day limit."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly 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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "3717-1-04.8(I)(1) - Violation - Preset Tableware Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "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 TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."
    • "3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."
  13. Aug 27, 2020

    19 violations
    • "3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
    • "3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."
    • "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
    • "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(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-03.2(N)(4) - Violation - Gloves-use limitation, latex Latex gloves are used to handle food."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(I)(1) - Violation - Preset Tableware Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "3717-1-03.2(L) - Violation - Linens and napkins-use limitation Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food."
    • "3717-1-03.4(E)(1) - Violation - Cooling methods-temperature and time control The operator is not using an effective method for cooling."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
    • "3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
  14. Jan 29, 2020

    6 violations
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(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."
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "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."
  15. Jan 17, 2019

    4 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
  16. Jul 17, 2018

  17. Mar 1, 2018

    6 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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(10) - Violation - PIC Duties-sanitizing The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
  18. Feb 26, 2018

  19. Dec 7, 2017

    11 violations
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(10) - Violation - PIC Duties-sanitizing The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils. "
    • "3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. "
    • "3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment and utensils-air-drying required. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(1) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-Criteria Inadequate control of Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes in TCS food using ROP."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "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. "
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
  20. Dec 6, 2017

  21. Feb 22, 2017

    6 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. "
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.8(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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(10) - Violation - PIC Duties-sanitizing The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils. "
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
  22. Feb 21, 2017

  23. Dec 2, 2016

    9 violations
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands. "
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils--between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A)(1)(2)(3) - Violation - Employee Drinks Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers. "
    • "3717-1-03.4(K)(2) - Violation - ROP w/out Variance-HACCP Plan Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. "
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers--common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled. "
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
  24. Aug 2, 2016

  25. Feb 12, 2016

    4 violations
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers--common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled. "
    • "3717-1-02.3(A)(1)(2)(3) - Violation - Employee Drinks Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers. "

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