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"THE SWAMPWATER GRILL"

3742 KELLOGG AV, CINCINNATI, OH 45226

Last inspected Mar 1, 2024

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Inspection history

  1. Mar 1, 2024

  2. Jan 19, 2024

    2 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-04.2(A) - Violation - Equipment-Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. "
  3. Jan 10, 2024

    5 violations
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
    • "3717-1-04.2(A) - Violation - Equipment-Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. "
    • "3701-21-03 - Violation - Approval of Facility Layout and Equipment Specifications Facility constructed, remodeled, or equipment installed without prior written approval from the licensor."
  4. Jul 28, 2023

    2 violations
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
  5. Jan 27, 2023

    4 violations
    • "3717-1-04.0(I) - Violation - Nonfood contact surfaces The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth."
    • "3717-1-04.0(A) - Violation - Multiuse Utensils Contact Surfaces, Materials Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."
    • "3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
  6. Aug 18, 2022

    3 violations
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.5(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(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
  7. Aug 5, 2022

    4 violations
    • "3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."
    • "3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."
    • "3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."
    • "3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
  8. Oct 25, 2021

    5 violations
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
    • "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)(2) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking-prepared in processing plant Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-03.4(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."
  9. Jul 16, 2021

  10. May 17, 2021

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly 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."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly 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."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "3717-1-03.1(O)(1) - Violation - Shellstock Identification-specifications for receiving Shellstock tags or labels are illegible or do not have the proper information."
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
  11. Nov 2, 2020

    11 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."
    • "3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."
    • "3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
    • "3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."
    • "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."
  12. Jul 16, 2020

    8 violations
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-04.5(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(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."
    • "3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
    • "3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
    • "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(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."
  13. Feb 21, 2020

    8 violations
    • "3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
    • "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(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-04.4(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."
    • "3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
  14. Jul 29, 2019

    10 violations
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
    • "3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
    • "3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
    • "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(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
    • "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(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."
  15. Jun 26, 2018

    5 violations
    • "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(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
    • "3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
    • "3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor & wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."
    • "3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
  16. Jun 21, 2018

  17. Jan 8, 2018

    10 violations
    • "3717-1-02.3(A)(1)(2)(3) - Violation - Employee Drinks Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers. "
    • "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(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. "
    • "3717-1-04.0(A) - Violation - Multiuse Utensils Contact Surfaces, Materials Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.1(A) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings design The floors & coverings, walls & coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable."
    • "3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor & wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."
  18. Jan 5, 2018

  19. Jun 29, 2017

    4 violations
    • "3717-1-03.2(C)(8) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
    • "3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
  20. Jun 15, 2017

  21. Nov 10, 2016

    5 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(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled. "
    • "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. "
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas."
    • "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. "
  22. Jun 2, 2016

    17 violations
    • "3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."
    • "3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
    • "III. Preventing Contamination by Hands Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible; hands clean and properly washed; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods."
    • "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."
    • "X. Chemical Food additives approved and properly used. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used."
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-light bulbs protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required 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."
    • "3717-1-02.4(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. "
    • "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(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(R) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-required use. Food facility is not using single service utensils as required."
  23. Dec 21, 2015

    7 violations
    • "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."
    • "3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous or toxic materials -storage: separation Poisonous or 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(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Light bulbs: Protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles."
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
    • "3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles - use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "
    • "3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."
  24. Dec 17, 2015

  25. Apr 13, 2015

    3 violations
    • "3717-1-06.1(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Light bulbs: Protective shielding Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles."
    • "3717-1-06.2(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Lighting: Intensity The light intensity was not at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (seventy-five centimeters) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;"
    • "3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

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