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"PENN STATION"

5070 CROOKSHANK RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45238

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. Jul 27, 2023

    11 violations
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "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(M)(4) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation There was visible dirt and debris on dry wiping cloths or on wet wiping cloths in a freshly made sanitizing solution."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
    • "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(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "
    • "3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."
  3. Jun 29, 2023

    15 violations
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "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(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."
    • "3717-1-05.1(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(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-06.4(E) - Violation - Facilities: Food/Ware/Handwash sink: Improper use Food preparation sinks, handwashing lavatories, and warewashing equipment are used for the cleaning of maintenance tools, the preparation or holding of maintenance materials, or the disposal of mop water and similar liquid wastes."
    • "3717-1-04.2(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "
    • "3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."
    • "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(M)(4) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation There was visible dirt and debris on dry wiping cloths or on wet wiping cloths in a freshly made sanitizing solution."
  4. Jun 16, 2023

    1 violation
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
  5. Jan 19, 2023

    3 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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
  6. Jan 12, 2023

  7. Jul 8, 2022

    6 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "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(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
  8. Jun 29, 2022

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.0(I) - Violation - Nonfood contact surfaces The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth."
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "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."
  9. Jan 26, 2022

    15 violations
    • "3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(f) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-cooking temperature The person in charge could not state the required food temperature and time for safe cooking of TCS food."
    • "3717-1-02.4(C)(4) - Violation - PIC Duties-handwashing The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required."
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-07.1(E) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-sanitizer criteria The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
    • "3717-1-04.2(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-04.0(I) - Violation - Nonfood contact surfaces The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-05.4(P) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items."
    • "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."
  10. Aug 5, 2021

    8 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."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "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 - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
    • "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(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
  11. Jul 29, 2021

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.4(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."
  12. Jul 14, 2021

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were 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."
    • "3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
    • "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(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
  13. Dec 24, 2020

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "3717-1-05.1(C)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facility-installation. Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."
    • "3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
  14. Aug 31, 2020

    4 violations
    • "3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "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(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."
  15. Jul 9, 2020

    6 violations
    • "3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."
    • "3717-1-05.1(C)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facility-installation. Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "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."
  16. Jan 23, 2020

    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."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
  17. Oct 2, 2019

    1 violation
    • "3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
  18. Aug 30, 2019

    6 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(b) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Cloths not laundered daily."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
  19. Aug 29, 2019

    7 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(M)(2)(b) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Cloths not laundered daily."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
    • "3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."
    • "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."

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