Cleveland restaurants with the most food inspection violations in 2016-17

Associated Press

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here are the Cleveland restaurants and retailers cited with the most food inspection violations during the 2016-2017 inspection year ending Feb. 28, according to state records.

Our top 25 actually includes 27 businesses because of a five-way tie for 23rd. Each of the 27 businesses had at least 22 violations.

In Cleveland, 2,286 places were cited during the most recent inspection year. But more than half the businesses - 1,424 - received three or fewer citations. More than one-fourth of those cited - 656 businesses - received just one citation.

Each restaurant in Ohio is inspected at least twice a year. Other places handling food to a lesser extent may be inspected once a year.

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," said Jamie Higley, food safety program administrator for the Ohio Department of Health.

For the details on each violation, check out our related database at the end of this story.

- By Rich Exner, cleveland.com

Note: In some cases, the number of non-critical violations shown is one fewer than what was published in an earlier version.

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21 - Caribe Bakeshop, 2906 Fulton Road

The Caribe Bakeshop had 21 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records. Most of the violations occurred before moving into a new building (shown above) late last year.

• June 27, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 13 non-critical.
• Nov. 27, 2016 - 2 non-critical violations.
• Jan. 21, 2017 - 1 non-critical violations.

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21 - China Star Cleveland, 3283 West 117th St.

China Star Cleveland had 21 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Oct. 3, 2016 - 4 critical violations, 7 non-critical.
• Feb. 16, 2017 - 7 critical violations, 3 non-critical.

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21 - Court House Cafe Inc., 9300 Quincy Ave.

Court House Cafe Inc. at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center had 21 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Aug. 11, 2016 - 6 critical violations, 5 non-critical.
• Feb. 21, 2017 - 6 critical violations, 4 non-critical.

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21 - Sterle's Slovenian Country House, 1401 East 55th St.

Sterle's Slovenian Country House had 21 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Sept. 8, 2016 - 2 critical violations, 10 non-critical.
• Feb. 16, 2017 - 9 non-critical violations.

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22 - Irish 32, 15715 Lorain Ave.

Irish 32 had 22 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Dec. 31, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 12 non-critical.
• Feb. 16, 2017 - 5 non-critical violations.

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22 - B & M Bar-B-Q, 840 East 105th St.

B & M Bar-B-Q had 23 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Oct. 31, 2016 - 3 critical violations, 8 non-critical.
• Feb. 5, 2017 - 2 critical violations, 9 non-critical.

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22 - Main kitchen, buffet, employee dining, 100 Public Square

An area described as the main kitchen, buffet, employee dining area at 100 Public Square, the Jack Casino, had 22 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• May 13, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 9 non-critical.
• Jan. 23, 2017 - 5 critical violations, 3 non-critical.

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22 - Muldoon Saloon & Eatery, 1020 East 185th St.

Muldoon Saloon & Eatery had 22 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records. (The business name on the building varies slightly from the name listed on health department records.)

• Sept. 26, 2016 - 4 critical violations, 6 non-critical.
• Oct. 5, 2016 - 1 critical violation, 2 non-critical
• Feb. 12, 2017 - 5 critical violations, 4 non-critical.

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23 - Mamma Santa's, 12301 Mayfield Road

Mamma Santa's had 23 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Nov. 14, 2016 - 7 critical violations, 11 non-critical.
• Feb. 21, 2017 - 3 critical violations, 2 non-critical.

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23 - Bistro On 185/ Ruth Levine Events, 991 East 185th St.

Bistro On 18th/Ruth Levine Events had 23 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Aug. 31, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 5 non-critical.
• Feb. 11, 2017 - 6 critical violations, 7 non-critical.

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23 - Shaw Dairy, 12810 Shaw Ave.

Shaw Dairy had 23 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• March 30, 2016 - 3 non-critical violations.
• Feb. 21, 2017 - 9 critical violations, 11 non-critical.

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24 - Abe's Market, 9209 Quincy Ave.

Abe's Market had 24 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records. (A different business name appears on a small sign outside the location, but health department records list the market at this address.)

• June 9, 2016 - 5 non-critical violations.
• Nov. 9, 2016 - 2 critical violations, 14 non-critical.
• Feb. 17, 2017 - 3 non-critical violations.

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24 - Maxi's Bistro, 12113 Mayfield Road

Maxi's Bistro had 24 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Aug. 13, 2016 - 1 non-critical violation.
• Dec. 1, 2016 - 7 critical violations, 6 non-critical
• Feb. 23, 2017 - 3 critical violations, 7 non-critical.

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25 - Gyro George, 3965 Lee Road

Gyro George had 25 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• April 20, 2016 - 4 non-critical violations.
• Oct. 18, 2016 - 1 critical violation, 10 non-critical
• Oct. 31, 2016 - 10 non-critical violations.

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25 - Nido-Italia, 12020 Mayfield Road

Nido-Italia had 25 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records. (The sign provides a longer business name than what is listed in the health department records.)

• Dec. 7, 2016 - 9 critical violations, 8 non-critical.
• Feb. 24, 2017 - 2 critical violations, 6 non-critical.

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26 - Red Walter's Barbecue, LLC, 8425 Cedar Ave.

Red Walter's Barbecue had 26 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Sept. 23, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 12 non-critical.
• Feb. 25, 2017 - 4 critical violations, 5 non-critical.

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26 - Au Bon Pain, 9500 Euclid Ave.

Au Bon Pain at 9500 Euclid Ave. in a Cleveland Clinic building had 26 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Aug. 5, 2016 - 2 critical violations, 3 non-critical.
• Feb. 4, 2017 - 5 critical violations, 16 non-critical.

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27 - M.L.K. Savmor, 3750 Martin Luther King Drive

M.L.K Savmor had 27 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records. (The business name on the building varies slightly from the name listed on health department records.)

• Sept. 12, 2016 - 1 critical violation, 13 non-critical.
• Sept. 28, 2016 - 1 critical violation, 9 non-critical.
• Jan. 14, 2017 - 3 non-critical violations.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

28 - La Dolce Vita, 12112 Mayfield Road

La Dolce Vita had 28 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Dec. 22, 2016 - 9 critical violation, 12 non-critical.
• Feb. 24, 2017 - 2 critical violation, 5 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

29 - Laplaza Supermarket, 13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd.

Laplaza Supermarket had 29 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records. (The sign has a different variation of the spelling of the business.)

• Dec. 28, 2016 - 7 critical violations, 15 non-critical.
• Feb. 16, 2017 - 3 critical violations, 4 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

29 - New Orleans Deli & Seafood, 14814 Kinsman Road

New Orleans Deli & Seafood received 29 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Aug. 8, 2016 - 2 critical violations, 16 non-critical.
• Jan. 9, 2017 - 2 critical violations, 9 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

29 - Wolf's Den, 8214 Cedar Ave.

Wolf's Den had 29 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• May 26, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 8 non-critical.
• Jan. 21, 2017 - 4 critical violations, 12 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

31 - Rumi's Market, 8225 Carnegie Ave.

Rumi's Market had 31 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Oct. 17, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 8 non-critical.
• Feb. 21, 2017 - 7 critical violations, 11 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

32 - Subway, 16122 Lake Shore Blvd.

Subway at 16122 Lake Shore Blvd. had 32 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Aug. 23, 2016 - 2 critical violations, 3 non-critical.
• Aug. 24, 2016 - 3 critical violations, 3 non-critical.
• Sept. 1, 2016 - 4 critical violations, 4 non-critical.
• Dec. 24, 2016 - 3 critical violations, 5 non-critical.
• Dec. 30, 2016 - 1 critical violation.
• Jan. 10, 2017 - 1 critical violation, 3 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

47 - Carnegie Marathon, 8302 Carnegie Ave.

Carnegie Marathon had 47 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• March 30, 2016 - 1 critical violation, 7 non-critical.
• April 12, 2016 - 7 non-critical violations.
• April 19, 2016 - 10 non-critical violations.
• May 10, 2016 - 10 non-critical violations.
• May 25, 2016 - 1 non-critical violation.
• June 23, 2016 - 2 non-critical violations.
• Dec. 19, 2016 - 4 critical violations, 5 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

63 - Buettner's Bakery, 704 East 185th St.

Buettner's Bakery had 63 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• Feb. 14, 2017 - 10 critical violations, 17 non-critical.
• Feb. 28, 2017 - 17 critical violations, 19 non-critical.

Rich Exner, cleveland.com

78 - American Food Market, 2603 Woodhill Ave.

American Food Market had 78 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 1, 2016, through Feb. 28, 2017, according to Ohio Department of Health records.

• June 2, 2016 - 3 critical violations, 11 non-critical.
• June 6, 2017 - 3 critical violations, 11 non-critical.
• June 10, 2016 - 10 non-critical violations.
• June 23, 2016 - 8 non-critical violations.
• Aug. 23, 2016 - 5 critical violations, 11 non-critical.
• Nov. 21, 2016 - 1 critical violation, 8 non-critical.
• Feb. 17, 2017 - 1 critical violation, 6 non-critical.

Use the link below to access this searchable form.

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More details

Details for each violation at these 27 businesses and at thousands of other restaurants and  food handlers across Ohio can be found at our searchable Ohio food inspection database at this link.

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Suburban Cuyahoga County restaurants with the most food citations

At this link, find which suburban Cuyahoga County restaurants and stores were most frequently cited by the Cuyahoga County health department in the inspection year of 2016-17.

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Summit County places with the most citations

At this link, find which suburban Cuyahoga County restaurants and stores were most frequently cited by the Cuyahoga County health department in the inspection year of 2016-17.

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Lake County places with the most citations

See our list published earlier of the Lake County restaurants and food retailers with the most violations during the 2016-17 inspection year.

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Medina County places with the most citations

See our list of Medina County restaurants and food retailers with the most violations during the 2016-17 inspection year.

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Lorain County places with the most citations

See our list of Lorain County restaurants and food retailers with the most violations during the 2016-17 inspection year.

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Upcoming

Cleveland.com will be publishing similar lists for other health districts.

• The 2017 stories will be published at this link.
• Reports and listings for food inspections published in 2016 can be found at this link.

Rich Exner, data analysis editor for cleveland.com, writes about numbers on a variety of topics. Follow on Twitter @RichExner.

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