Ottawa County Food Inspections: Critical Violations Reported in november
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Dec. 12, 2025, 4:15 a.m.ET
The Ottawa County Health Department’s Sanitation Division reported the following critical violations during food inspections between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30.
Oak and Anchor Grill LLC, 200 W. Water St., oak Harbor. Violations: Residue buildup on can opener; jug of chicken wing sauce sitting out and not kept refrigerated; sliced tomatoes and lettuce exceeding the seven-day discard date; menu missing health advisory about items from animal-derived foods that might potentially be undercooked; fly strips hanging in food preparation area.
Dollar General No. 8331, 136 South Locust St., Oak Harbor. Violations: Dented can of pasta sauce for retail sale; chemicals stored directly next to single-serve food items.
Genoa Retirement Village, 300 Cherry St., Genoa. Violations: Pasta salad and pudding wiht expired date marks for discard; residue buildup on can opener and dishes; butter sitting out at room temperature and must be cold held at 41 degrees or cooler.
Genoa Retirement Village AL 2, 300 Cherry St., Genoa. Violations: Residue building up on ice machine; stand-up cooler not holding proper temperature and measured 47 degrees and must be 41 or lower; chlorine is not coming out of dishwasher and must be 50-100 parts per million.
The Riverside Roost, 169 Mill St., Oak Harbor. Violations: Pesto basil did not have a date mark for discard; the sanitation bucket concentration exceeded 500 parts per million of sanitizer and should be lower,between 200-400 ppm.
Miller’s New Market, 22361 W. Holt harrigan Road, Genoa. Violations: Dented cans and damaged box of mashed potatoes in stock; several foods for sale past expiration dates.
Cleats Marblehead, 6501 E. Harbor Road, Marblehead. Violation: Cooler was not holding foods at or below 41 degrees as required.
The Backyard Pickleball and Social Club, 355 S. bridge St., Marblehead. Violation: Open package of ready-to-eat chicken has date mark exceeding seven-day discard date.
Friendship Food Store No. 70, 3800 Ohio 53, Port Clinton. Violation: Sandwiches and salads were 57 degrees and must be held at 41 degrees and lower; employees changing gloves without washing hands prior to changing.
Marco’s Pizza No. 32, 22061 Woodville Road, Genoa. violations: Residue buildup on can opener; food noted without date marks for discard; tomatoes, chicken wings had date marks exceeding seven days; salad spinner and chemicals sitting next to each other allowing for cross contamination.
Ottawa County Restaurant Inspections: Several Establishments Cited for Food Safety Violations
Several restaurants and food establishments in Ottawa County recently received health code violations during routine inspections. Issues ranged from improper food storage and temperature control to inadequate cleaning and maintenance, according to reports from the Ottawa County Health Department as published in The News-Messenger/News Herald.
Common Violations Across Establishments
A recurring theme in the inspections was improper food handling and storage. Several establishments were cited for failing to properly date and discard food items, leading to the presence of products past their safe consumption dates. Residue buildup on slicers was also a common issue,raising concerns about cross-contamination. Additionally, maintaining proper food temperatures – specifically keeping cold items at 41°F or below – proved challenging for some businesses.
Specific Violations by Establishment
Here’s a breakdown of the violations found at each location:
1. Port Clinton Kitchen (Unnamed)
This establishment faced multiple critical violations, including:
* A pitcher stored in a handwashing sink, a practice prohibited due to sanitation concerns.
* Food in the freezer not adequately protected from potential cross-contamination.
* Significant residue buildup on a slicer.
* Coleslaw, pizza sauce, and other pizza supplies lacking discard dates.
* Coleslaw, diced tomatoes, grilled chicken, and two other unnamed food items were found to be past their discard dates.
* House-made hot garlic sauce and mild sauce held at room temperature instead of the required 41°F or lower.
* Food stored on the floor in dry storage, increasing the risk of contamination.
* Several cracked containers and lids, compromising food safety.
2. Edgewood Manor,Port Clinton
Edgewood Manor,located at 330 Fulton St., was cited for:
* Salsa and other sauces exceeding their seven-day discard date.
* Improper storage of cleaning chemicals alongside single-use foods, creating a potential contamination hazard.
* An empty chlorine sanitizer supply in the dishwasher, impacting sanitation effectiveness.
3. lake Donuts, Port Clinton
Lake Donuts, at 70 Jefferson St., received a violation for:
* Food employees putting on gloves without first washing their hands, a critical hygiene error. Proper handwashing is essential to prevent the spread of bacteria. CDC Handwashing Guidelines
4. Crazy Lady Saloon, Curtice
Located at 22645 W. Front St., Crazy Lady saloon had the following violations:
* A blocked hand sink, hindering employee hygiene.
* Residue buildup on a slicer.
* House-made hot and honey sauce held at room temperature instead of the required 41°F or lower.
* Coleslaw and ham exceeding their seven-day discard dates.
5. Coffee Express-Marblehead
Coffee Express-Marblehead, at 724 W. Main St., was cited for:
* Chicken and sausage past their seven-day discard dates.
6. rocky Point Winery, Marblehead
Rocky Point Winery, located at 111 W. Main St., had these violations:
* Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat juices and dishes in the cold holding unit, posing a risk of cross-contamination. Storing raw foods below ready-to-eat foods prevents drips from contaminating items that won’t be cooked.
* containers of chemicals without labels, creating a safety hazard.
7. Wee Willy’s Sports Pub, Marblehead
Wee Willy’s Sports Pub, at 302 W. Main St., received a violation for:
* A potato slicer with residue buildup.
It is indeed vital to note that these are inspection reports and do not necessarily reflect the overall cleanliness or safety standards of these establishments on a daily basis. The Ottawa County Health Department typically works with businesses to correct violations and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. For more data on food safety regulations in Ottawa County, you can visit the Ottawa County Health Department website.
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