25 Cleveland restaurants with the most food inspection violations in 2018-2019

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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here are the Cleveland restaurants and retailers cited with the most food inspection violations during the 2018-2019 inspection year ending Feb. 28, according to state records.

Some 3,035 places were cited during the most recent inspection year. But more than one-half of the cited locations received four or fewer citations.

The places listed below are the top 25 for most violations (actually 28 including ties for the final spot), each with at least 39 violations. See these links for the lists for the previous three inspection years, 2017-2018,  2016-17 and 2015-16.

Some violations are minor. Some can be disturbing. Many problems are fixed at the time of the inspection. Health inspectors cannot impose fines, but health departments can suspend or revoke operating licenses.

Violations identified as "critical" are those that "may immediately lead to a foodborne illness," state health officials say.

For the details on each violation, check out our related database at the end of this story. Or find the data and food inspection reports from Cleveland, Akron and elsewhere in Greater Cleveland at this link.

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39 - American Food Market

American Food Market, 8002 Detroit Ave., had 39 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• May 11, 2018 - 14 violations, including five critical.
• Nov. 8, 2018 - 25 violations, including 10 critical.

The name on the building differs some from what is listed in health records.

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39 - Bruno's

Bruno's, 2644 W. 41st Place, had 39 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Oct. 19, 2018 - 31 violations, including 13 critical.
• Feb. 15, 2019 - eight violations, including three critical.

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39 - Golden Harvest Food Market

Golden Harvest Food Market, 3038 Payne Ave., had 39 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Jan. 31, 2019 - 32 violations, including 12 critical.
• Feb. 27, 2019 - 7 violations, including 1 critical.

The name on the building differs some from what is listed in health records.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

39 - Mallorca

Mallorca, 1390 W. 9th St., had 39 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 4, 2018 - 26 violations, including 12 critical.
• Feb. 28, 2019 - 13 violations, including three critical.

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39 - Tinkholl Enterprises

Tinkholl Enterprises, 1735 E. 36th St., had 39 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Dec. 3, 2018 - 29 violations, including 14 critical.
• Feb. 28, 2019 - 13 violations, including three critical.

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39 - Tomo Hibachi Restaurant & Lounge, Llc

Tomo Hibachi Restaurant & Lounge, Llc, 1293 W. 9th St., had 39 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• July 20, 2018 - 16 violations, including seven critical.
• Feb. 19, 2019 - 23 violations, including 12 critical.

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40 - Nauti Mermaid Seafood Ales and Spirit

Nauti Mermaid Seafood Ales and Spirit, 1378 W. 6th St., had 40 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Aug. 11, 2018 - 22 violations, including 10 critical.
• Feb. 25, 2019 - 18 violations, including seven critical.

41 - 65th Street Diner

This property appears to be now vacant.

65th Street Diner, 6410-4 Lorain Ave., had 41 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Oct. 16, 2018 - 19 violations, including seven critical.
• Jan. 18, 2019 - 22 violations, including six critical.

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42 - Asia Food Co./Eric Duong

Asia Food Co./Eric Duong, 3820 Superior Ave., had 42 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Nov. 15, 2018 - 33 violations, including 11 critical.
• Feb. 27, 2019 - nine violations, including 1 critical.

Several businesses operate at this address.

42 - Speedy's Market

Speedy's Market, 4025 E. 131st St., had 42 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• April 20, 2018 - seven violations, including two critical.
• July 2, 2018 - 21 violations, including six critical.
• Dec. 28, 2018 - 14 violations, including two critical.

The name in health records is different from the business sign on this building. A second sign says that the business is under new management.

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43 - Fratello's Deli

Fratello's Deli, 1111 Superior Ave., had 43 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• April 2, 2018 - 20 violations, including eight critical.
• Feb. 26, 2019 - 23 violations, including 11 critical.

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44 - Inn of the Barristers

Inn of the Barristers, 1264 W. 3rd St., had 44 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Aug. 28, 2018 - 17 violations, including nine critical.
• Feb. 4, 2019 - 24 violations, including nine critical.
• Feb. 8, 2019 - three violations, non critical.

The name on the building differs some from what is listed in health records.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

45 - Convenient FM #3-102

Convenient FM #3-102, 4709 Clark Ave., had 45 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Nov. 14, 2018 - 34 violations, including eight critical.
• Jan. 28, 2019 - 11 violations, including five critical.

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45 - McCarthy's Ale House

McCarthy's Ale House, 1231 Main Ave., had 45 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• June 27, 2018 - 31 violations, including eight critical.
• Feb. 26, 2019 - 14 violations, including three critical.

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49 - Big Bite

Big Bite, 3705 E. 116th St., had 49 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 23, 2018 - 33 violations, including nine critical.
• Feb. 7, 2019 - 16 violations, including seven critical.

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50 - Double Tree

Double Tree, 1111 Lakeside Ave., had 50 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 21, 2018 - 27 violations, including 14 critical.
• Feb. 6, 2019 - 18 violations, including eight critical.
• Feb. 12, 2019 - Four violations, including two critical.
• Feb. 25, 2019 - One violation, not critical.

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50 - Hanini Marathon- Marathon Union

Hanini Marathon- Marathon Union, 11602 Union Ave., had 50 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• July 13, 2018 - 22 violations, including eight critical.
• Jan. 15, 2019 - 28 violations, including eight critical.

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50 - My Friend's Deli and Restaurant

My Friend's Deli and Restaurant, 11616 Detroit Ave., had 50 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 20, 2018 - 28 violations, including 14 critical.
• Jan. 4, 2019 - 22 violations, including nine critical.

The name on the building differs some from what is listed in health records.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

51 - Dailey's Food Mart

Dailey's Food Mart, 3019 E. 116th St., had 51 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Oct. 23, 2018 - 31 violations, including nine critical.
• Jan. 29, 2019 - 20 violations, including two critical.

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53 - Indian Delight

Indian Delight, 5507 Detroit Ave., had 53 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Aug. 1, 2018 - 37 violations, including 12 critical.
• Jan. 16, 2019 - 16 violations, including 10 critical.

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53 - Little Bar & Grille

Little Bar & Grille, 614 Frankfort Ave., had 53 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 7, 2018 - 18 violations, including five critical.
• Feb. 13, 2019 - 35 violations, including nine critical.

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57 - Heck's Cafe of Ohio City

Heck's Cafe of Ohio City, 2927 Bridge Ave., had 57 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Nov. 1, 2018 - 39 violations, including 11 critical.
• Jan. 5, 2019 - 18 violations, including four critical.

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58 - The Rib Cage Smokehouse

The Rib Cage Smokehouse, 1830-34 W. 25 St., had 58 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• May 15, 2018 - 15 violations, including two critical.
• Dec. 18, 2018 - 22 violations, including eight critical.
• Jan. 28, 2019 - 21 violations, including 10 critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

59 - Johnny's Downtown

Johnny's Downtown, 1406 W. 6th St., had 59 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 10, 2018 - 23 violations, including nine critical.
• Feb. 20, 2019 - 36 violations, including 12 critical.

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60 - Malibu Joe's

Malibu Joe's, 4233 E. 71st St., had 60 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• July 23, 2018 - 14 violations, including four critical.
• Nov. 28, 2018 - 11 violations, including three critical.
• Feb. 14, 2019 - 35 violations, including 14 critical.

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62 - XO

XO, 500 St. Clair Ave., had 62 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• Sept. 5, 2018 - 32 violations, including 13 critical.
• Feb. 6, 2019 - 30 violations, including nine critical.

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69 - Kan Zaman

Kan Zaman, 1616 W. 25th St., had 69 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

• July 19, 2018 - 25 violations, including 10 critical.
• Nov. 29, 2018 - Nine violations, including three critical.
• Dec. 27, 2018 - 35 violations, including 10 critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

79 - Marsha's Soul Food

Marsha's Soul Food, 3868 E. 71st St., had 79 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2018 through February 2019, state records show.

June 29, 2018 - 33 violations, including eight critical.

Jan. 8, 2019 - 46 violations, including 17 critical.

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Find details about these violations and more

You can read inspector summaries about each violation for these restaurants and food sellers, plus thousands of other establishments with the 2018-2019 Ohio restaurant and food inspection database at this link.