The information for the Restaurant Report Card comes from the Portsmouth Health Department. The results are in random order and not “ranked”. Not all restaurants are inspected every month. Health Code violations are separated into “Critical” and “Non-Critical”.
This report is not intended to besmirch any local business. Rather, we hope this is a learning tool for all food service workers and managers. Along with informing the public, please use this information to improve your knowledge and abilities in your careers. As my Grandpa said, many times, “Don’t let the same dog bite you twice”. New mistakes are expected. Don’t get caught up in a cycle of the same mistakes.
There is a common violation called “Person in Charge”. It means no one in the establishment holds a Level 2 Manager Certification. SCDN has and will continue to provide assistance to those seeking this certification. For more information, simply email mark@sciotocountydailynews.com.
Wendy’s Restaurant
2528 Gallia St, Portsmouth
1 critical & 1 non-critical
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed milk and orange juice with a temperature higher than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the small refrigerator located in the second drive-thru window area.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed bottom trim in disrepair on outside walk-in freezer.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Doug & Di’s Party Time Pub
926 4th St, Portsmouth
1 critical & 4 non-critical
Critical Corrected During Inspection Observed a bottle of Windex without a label behind the bar.
3717-1-02.4(A)(2) / PIC – Manager Certification
Observed person in charge without proof of a food manager certification.
All persons in charge should have a food manager certification and be able to provide proof. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.2(E) / Handwashing signage.
Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign in women’s restroom.
All handwashing sinks that employees will use must have a sign that states “employees must wash hands”. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.1(KK) / Food equipment – certification and classification.
Observed a Hamilton Beach blender behind the bar that is not commercial grade.
All food equipment should be commercial food grade. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed exposed drywall and hole in the wall behind the walk-in refrigerator motor.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Pizza Pub Restaurant
2901 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth
0 critical & 2 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed build up of debris on hood system above the pizza oven. Observed build up of debris on hood system above deep fryers.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed no covering on exhaust vent on ceiling by dry storage.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Market Street Cafe & Beanery
212-214 Market St, Portsmouth
0 critical & 1 non-critical
3717-1-04.8(E)(2) / Clean equipment and utensils stored in a self-draining position and covered or inverted.
Observed stored utensils facing with the food-contact surface up and was not inverted with handles up.
Utensils should be inverted to prevent contact with the food-contact part of utensil. Correct by next inspection.
Domino’s Pizza
822 Gay St, Portsmouth
0 critical & 3 non-critical
3717-1-02.4(A)(2) / PIC – Manager Certification
Observed manager on duty not able to provide proof of manager food certification.
All persons in charge should have a food manager certification and be able to provide proof. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.8(A) / Equipment and utensils – air-drying required.
Observed wet stacking of pizza pans across from three compartment sink.
All equipment should be completely dry before being stored. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.
Observed debris build up under storage racks in walk-in refrigerator.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
Whit’s Frozen Custard
631 2nd, Portsmouth
0 critical & 3 non-critical
3717-1-02.4(A)(2) / PIC – Manager Certification
Observed manager on duty did not have proof of manager certification.
All persons in charge should have a manager food certification and be able to show proof. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed ice build up on vent and rack located in walk-in freezer.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed floor tile in disrepair in front of walk-in refrigerator. Observed ceiling tiles above three compartment sink with water damage.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Little Caesars
2443 Gallia St, Portsmouth
1 critical & 4 non-critical
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) / Time/temperature controlled for safety food – cold holding.
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed multiple containers of barbecue sauce open on a shelf by the three compartment sink that said “refrigerate after opening”.
All food products that need to be refrigerated should be kept at a temperature of 41 degrees or lower. Correct immediately.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed debris build up on racks located by the pizza oven. Observed debris in the bottom of the Pepsi cooler in lobby area.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(2) / Cleanliness of food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans.
Observed baking pans on a rack located near the three compartment sink with a build up of blackened debris.
All cooking equipment and pans should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed exposed dry wall behind both employee bathroom toilets. Observed rubber coating on racks located near pizza oven in disrepair.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(D) / Cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition.
Observed debris on vent in walk-in cooler. Observed debris on ceiling vents throughout facility.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
Pizza Hut
2106 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth
1 critical & 4 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(B)(1) / Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency.
Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed debris build up on inside of ice machine by deep fryers.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct immediately.
3717-1-02.4(A)(2) / PIC – Manager Certification
Repeat Observed manager on duty not having proof of having a food manager certification.
All persons in charge should have a food manager certification. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(2) / Cleanliness of food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans.
Observed blackened debris build up on baking pans throughout facility.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed Bematech touch pads, one by the wing prep station and one by the pizza cutting station, with build up of debris. Observed debris build up on racks throughout the facility.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.
Observed debris build up on ceiling above the deep fryer. Observed debris build up on the floor of the walk-in fridge. Observed debris build up on floor of walk-in freezer.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
SOMC Cafe
1805 27th St, Portsmouth
1 critical & 1 non-critical
3717-1-07(B) / Poisonous or toxic materials: Working containers – common name.
Critical Corrected During Inspection Observed a bottle containing sanitizer under the double sink by the coffee maker not labeled.
All working containers containing poisonous or toxic materials should be labeled correctly with common name.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed dust build up on vent of coke stand up cooler. Observed debris in tracks of sliding door on cookie display case.
Facility should kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
Subway -Gallia St
2918 Gallia St, Portsmouth
0 critical & 4 non-critical
3717-1-02.4(A)(2) / PIC – Manager Certification
Repeat Observed facility not able to show proof of manager food certification.
Facility should have at least one food manager certification. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-03.2(D) / Food storage containers – identified with common name of food.
Repeat Observed bottles containing oil and vinegar not labeled with common name.
All food storage containers should be labeled with common name of contents. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed missing ceiling tiles above mop sink.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.
Observed debris under racks in back dry storage.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
Ollie’s Burger and BBQ
5333 Chillicothe, Portsmouth
0 critical & 3 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed debris build up on racks holding large cans of ketchup. Observed debris build up on hood system above burger grill.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.
Observed debris build up under racks in large walk-in fridge.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed ceiling tile around vent above the large stall in the women’s restroom in main restaurant.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Penn Station East Coast Sub
1605 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth
1 critical & 4 non-critical
3717-1-07(B) / Poisonous or toxic materials: Working containers – common name.
Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed two bottles containing cleaning supplies hanging from handwashing sink without common names.
All containers containing cleaning or sanitizing supplies should be properly labeled with common name.
3717-1-04.5(A)(2) / Cleanliness of food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans.
Observed build up of blackened debris on baking sheets.
All food-contact equipment should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed debris build up on racks throughout facility. Observed sticky debris on outside of container holding fry seasoning. Observed debris build up in tracks and on door seal of cooler containing cheese/meat.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed bottom of the hot water tank in disrepair. Observed door seal in disrepair of cooler located near conveying belt oven.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(D) / Cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition.
Observed build up of debris on vent located about potato rack.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
Dairy Queen
1607 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth
0 critical & 5 non-critical
3717-1-04.4(B) / Cutting surfaces.
Observed cutting surface in need of resurfacing located at the blizzard prep station across from the registers. Observed cutting surface in need of resurfacing at sandwich prep station across from deep fryers.
All cutting surfaces should be kept in good, cleanable condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Debris build up resembling a mold-like substance on racks holding whipped cream in small Norlake walk-in cooler. Observed debris on bread racks across from three compartment sink. Observed debris build up behind rack above three compartment sink. Observed debris build up on white storage racks by drive thru window. Observed debris on metal piece of ice dispenser on the drink fountain in lobby.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed rust on bottom racks holding honey BBQ sauce located near the back exit door. Observed wall trim in disrepair by the large walk in freezer located near the three compartment sink. Observed wall trim in disrepair near back exit door. Observed rubber seal is disrepair on fridge located next to the sandwich prep station. Observed light not working in walk-in cooler containing milk.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.
Observed debris under storage racks in small Norlake walk-in cooler. Observed debris on ceiling of small Norlake walk-in cooler. Observed ice build up on floor of TAFCO walk-in freezer. Observed a large amount of ice build up in large walk-in freezer located near three compartment sink.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(D) / Cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition.
Observed debris on vents of walk-in cooler containing milk. Observed debris build up on vent of women’s restroom.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
A Children’s Place Preschool
923 Findlay, Portsmouth
0 critical & 5 non-critical
3717-1-04.1(Y) / Temperature measuring devices.
Observed no thermometer present in fridge containing milk.
All cooling devices should have accurate temperature measuring devices. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.1(KK) / Food equipment – certification and classification.
Observed a microwave and instapot that is used for employees only not labeled correctly.
Food equipment that is used for employee use only should be labeled to indicate this, otherwise food equipment needs to be food certified. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.2(I) / Sanitizing solutions – testing devices.
Observed test strips that were expired.
Facility should have up to date testing devices for sanitizing solutions. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed missing ceiling tiles above three compartment sink in kitchen.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.2(I)(1) / Lighting – intensity (10 FC)
Observed no working light in mop closet containing chemicals.
All areas in the facility should have at least 10 foot candles of lighting. Correct by next inspection.
Temple Tots
1148 Gallia St, Portsmouth
0 critical & 2 non-critical
3717-1-06.2(E) / Handwashing signage.
Observed no handwashing signage present in men’s employee restroom.
All employee restrooms should have proper handwashing signage. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-05.1(S) / Plumbing system – maintained in good repair.
Observed right sink in women’s employee restroom draining slowly.
All plumbing systems in the facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Clark’s Pump-N-Shop
3008 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth
1 critical & 3 non-critical
3717-1-04.5(A)(1) / Cleanliness of equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils.
Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed debris build up on dispensing nozzles on the powdered creamer and sugar machine.
All food-contact surfaces should be kept in good clean condition. Correct immediately.
3717-1-04.2(I) / Sanitizing solutions – testing devices.
Observed sanitizer test strips out of date.
All sanitizer test kits or devices should be available and up to date. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Observed debris build up on the bottom of the Frozen Food freezer next to entrance door for beer cooler.
Facility should be kept in good clean condition. Correct by next inspection.
3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.
Observed the rubber seal in disrepair on the entrance door of the walk-in beer cooler.
Facility should be kept in good repair. Correct by next inspection.
Perfect Inspections
SSU-Children’s Learning Center
Quick Stop (2nd St)