24 suburban Cuyahoga County restaurants with the most food inspection violations in 2021-2022 (2023)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here are the suburban Cuyahoga County restaurants and retailers cited for the most food inspection violations during the 2021-2022 inspection year ending Feb. 28, according to state records.

The inspections were conducted by the Cuyahoga County health department, which is responsible for the entire county with the exception of Cleveland. Cleveland has its own health department.

* Previously: See the 25 Cleveland restaurants and food outlets with the most violations

More than 4,400 businesses received citations. But more than 75% of those received fewer than 10 citations.

A small number, including those listed below, had dozens of violations in 2018-19 - ranking among the top 24 countywide, with the top spot being cited with 114 violations.

This is the second in a 2022 series of stories highlighting food inspection violations on cleveland.com, after pausing the annual reporting during the pandemic, initially because so many restaurants had closed temporarily. To see the previous three inspection years at these links, 2017-18, 2016-17, and 2015-16.

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.

Violations identified as “critical” are those that “may immediately lead to a foodborne illness,” Ohio Department of Health officials say. Inspectors also note that the inspections represent only a snapshot in time for a restaurant.

Some violations are minor. Many problems are fixed at the time of the inspection. In some cases, follow-up inspections are conducted where problems need to be fixed.

Health inspectors cannot impose fines, but health departments can suspend or revoke operating licenses.

58 violations - The Saffron Patch - Shaker Heights

The Saffron Patch in Shaker Heights, 20126 Chagrin Blvd., had 58 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• July 8, 2021 - 24 violations, including 5 critical.
• July 22, 2021 - 30 violations, including 8 critical.
• Dec. 8, 2021 - 4 violations, including 1 critical.

59 violations - Ramada Inn - Independence

Ramada Inn in Independence, 5300 Rockside Road, had 59 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• July 27, 2021 - 13 violations, including 0 critical.
• Oct. 28, 2021 - 30 violations, including 9 critical.
• Nov. 15, 2021 - 10 violations, including 1 critical.
• Dec. 15, 2021 - 6 violations, including 0 critical.

60 violations - Nice Touch China Dragon Inc. - Bedford

Nice Touch China Dragon Inc. in Bedford, 87 Northfield Road, had 60 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Sep. 28, 2021 - 11 violations, including 4 critical.
• Oct. 12, 2021 - 8 violations, including 3 critical.
• Jan. 21, 2022 - 23 violations, including 7 critical.
• Feb. 22, 2022 - 18 violations, including 5 critical.

61 violations - Gourmé Deli Restaurant - Strongsville

Gourmé Deli Restaurant in Strongsville, 15315 Pearl Road, had 61 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (This business is now closed.)

• June 29, 2021 - 9 violations, including 2 critical.
• Dec. 7, 2021 - 26 violations, including 6 critical.
• Dec. 21, 2021 - 26 violations, including 7 critical.

62 violations - Unger’s Kosher Bakery & Food - Cleveland Heights

Unger’s Kosher Bakery & Food in Cleveland Heights, 1831 S. Taylor Road, had 62 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Mar. 9, 2021 - 13 violations, including 5 critical.
• Apr. 8, 2021 - 9 violations, including 3 critical.
• Oct. 20, 2021 - 9 violations, including 2 critical.
• Oct. 29, 2021 - 17 violations, including 6 critical.
• Nov. 3, 2021 - 7 violations, including 2 critical.
• Dec. 20, 2021 - 7 violations, including 2 critical.

62 violations - Sangria y Tapas Restaurant - Westlake

Sangria y Tapas Restaurant in Westlake, 27200 Detroit Road, had 62 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• Aug. 24, 2021 - 23 violations, including 9 critical.
• Nov. 29, 2021 - 18 violations, including 7 critical.
• Nov. 30, 2021 - 12 violations, including 4 critical.
• Feb. 9, 2022 - 9 violations, including 5 critical.

62 violations - MBDinille - East Cleveland

MBDinille in East Cleveland, 15317 Euclid Ave., had 62 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Apr. 1, 2021 - 8 violations, including 0 critical.
• July 19, 2021 - 14 violations, including 2 critical.
• July 22, 2021 - 13 violations, including 2 critical.
• Sep. 2, 2021 - 2 violations, including 1 critical.
• Sep. 3, 2021 - 2 violations, including 1 critical.
• Sep. 8, 2021 - 1 violation, including 1 critical.
• Feb. 22, 2022 - 8 violations, including 0 critical.
• Feb. 25, 2022 - 8 violations, including 0 critical.
• Feb. 28, 2022 - 6 violations, including 0 critical.

63 violations - Dolce Wraps - Fairview Park

Dolce Wraps in Fairview Park, 3510 Westgate, had 63 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Sep. 1, 2021 - 20 violations, including 6 critical.
• Sep. 22, 2021 - 11 violations, including 2 critical.
• Oct. 7, 2021 - 8 violations, including 1 critical.
• Jan. 13, 2022 - 13 violations, including 3 critical.
• Jan. 27, 2022 - 11 violations, including 2 critical.

64 violations - Si Senor - Westlake

Si Senor in Westlake, 25048 Sperry Drive, had 64 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Aug. 25, 2021 - 33 violations, including 9 critical.
• Sep. 8, 2021 - 19 violations, including 5 critical.
• Feb. 10, 2022 - 12 violations, including 5 critical.

65 violations - Pacific East Restaurant - Beachwood

Pacific East Restaurant in Beachwood, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., had 65 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• June 29, 2021 - 20 violations, including 7 critical.
• July 13, 2021 - 14 violations, including 4 critical.
• Aug. 3, 2021 - 5 violations, including 2 critical.
• Jan. 19, 2022 - 23 violations, including 3 critical.
• Feb. 3, 2022 - 13 violations, including 1 critical.

66 violations - Zeppes Pizzeria & Tavern - Bedford Heights

Zeppes Pizzeria & Tavern in Bedford Heights, 25780 Miles Rd., had 66 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• May 3, 2021 - 21 violations, including 3 critical.
• May 12, 2021 - 15 violations, including 3 critical.
• Sep. 23, 2021 - 24 violations, including 5 critical.
• Oct. 4, 2021 - 6 violations, including 1 critical.

67 violations - Eastern Empire Corp., Golden Dragon - Mayfield Heights

Eastern Empire Corp., Golden Dragon in Mayfield Heights, 5871 Mayfield Rd., had 67 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• June 10, 2021 - 17 violations, including 3 critical.
• June 14, 2021 - 17 violations, including 3 critical.
• June 21, 2021 - 12 violations, including 3 critical.
• June 28, 2021 - 9 violations, including 2 critical.
• July 8, 2021 - 9 violations, including 2 critical.
• Feb. 17, 2022 - 3 violations, including 2 critical.

70 violations - One Stop Sunoco #7 - North Olmsted

One Stop Sunoco #7 in North Olmsted, 23370 Lorain Road, had 70 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• July 22, 2021 - 26 violations, including 8 critical.
• Nov. 30, 2021 - 21 violations, including 3 critical.
• Dec. 21, 2021 - 17 violations, including 0 critical.
• Jan. 12, 2022 - 6 violations, including 0 critical.

70 violations - Ho Wah Restaurant - Beachwood

Ho Wah Restaurant in Beachwood, 2101 Richmond Road, had 70 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• Sep. 30, 2021 - 23 violations, including 6 critical.
• Oct. 14, 2021 - 23 violations, including 6 critical.
• Oct. 18, 2021 - 5 violations, including 0 critical.
• Feb. 1, 2022 - 15 violations, including 4 critical.
• Feb. 17, 2022 - 4 violations, including 1 critical.

72 violations - Indias Cafe & Kitchen Inc. - Parma

Indias Cafe & Kitchen Inc. in Parma, 5549 Ridge Road, had 72 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• Oct. 15, 2021- 25 violations, including 7 critical.
• Nov. 5, 2021 - 25 violations, including 7 critical.
• Nov. 9, 2021 - 12 violations, including 3 critical.
• Dec. 9, 2021 - 4 violations, including 0 critical.
• Feb. 9, 2022 - 6 violations, including 0 critical.

72 violations - 17707 Miles Road, Inc. - Warrensville Heights

17707 Miles Road, Inc. in Warrensville Heights, 17707 Miles Rd., had 72 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building is just the address listed in health records.)

• Apr. 14, 2021 - 24 violations, including 2 critical.
• Apr. 19, 2021 - 12 violations, including 2 critical.
• Oct. 4, 2021 - 16 violations, including 3 critical.
• Oct. 26, 2021 - 20 violations, including 7 critical.

77 violations - Mediterranean Party Center - Bedford Heights

Mediterranean Party Center in Bedford Heights, 25021 Rockside Road, had 77 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Oct. 1, 2021 - 20 violations, including 3 critical.
• Oct. 18, 2021 - 18 violations, including 4 critical.
• Oct. 26, 2021 - 31 violations, including 6 critical.
• Oct. 29, 2021 - 8 violations, including 2 critical.

79 violations - Ya Hala Store

Ya Hala Store in North Olmsted, 4864 Dover Center Road, had 79 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• June. 1, 2021 - 20 violations, including 5 critical.
• June. 15, 2021 - 9 violations, including 1 critical.
• Dec. 2, 2021 - 23 violations, including 7 critical.
• Dec. 22, 2021 - 20 violations, including 6 critical.
• Jan. 12, 2022 - 7 violations, including 2 critical.

82 violations - Gabors’ Deli - Maple Heights

Gabors’ Deli in Maple Heights, 5700 Dunham Road, had 82 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• May 6, 2021 - 23 violations, including 4 critical.
• May 20, 2021 - 13 violations, including 4 critical.
• Sep. 3, 2021 - 26 violations, including 4 critical.
• Sep. 17, 2021 - 20 violations, including 3 critical.

83 violations - Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant - Bedford

Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant in Bedford, 630 Broadway Ave., had 83 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• Apr. 5, 2021 - 18 violations, including 5 critical.
• Apr. 22, 2021 - 14 violations, including 6 critical.
• June 1, 2021 - 16 violations, including 7 critical.
• June 28, 2021 - 10 violations, including 2 critical.
• July 19, 2021 - 6 violations, including 1 critical.
• Feb. 7, 2022 - 19 violations, including 2 critical.

96 violations - Zam Zam Inc. - North Olmsted

Zam Zam Inc. in North Olmsted, 24125 Lorain Road, had 96 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Aug. 5, 2021 - 18 violations, including 5 critical.
• Aug. 26, 2021 - 17 violations, including 6 critical.
• Sep. 9, 2021 - 11 violations, including 4 critical.
• Feb. 2, 2022 - 22 violations, including 7 critical.
• Feb. 21, 2022 - 22 violations, including 5 critical.
• Feb. 25, 2022 - 7 violations, including 0 critical.

102 violations - No. 1 Express - Warrensville Heights

No. 1 Express in Warrensville Heights, 3977 Warrensville Center Road, had 102 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show.

• Dec. 14, 2021 - 20 violations, including 4 critical.
• Feb. 4, 2022 - 46 violations, including 13 critical.
• Feb. 8, 2022 - 22 violations, including 6 critical.
• Feb. 9, 2022 - 14 violations, including 2 critical.

105 violations - Royal Lunch - North Royalton

Royal Lunch in North Royalton, 6165 Royalton Road, had 105 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (The name of the building differs from what is listed in health records.)

• Mar. 2, 2021 - 16 violations, including 3 critical.
• Mar. 23, 2021 - 4 violations, including 2 critical.
• May 12, 2021 - 34 violations, including 4 critical.
• June 7, 2021 - 5 violations, including 1 critical.
• Nov. 1, 2021 - 26 violations, including 6 critical.
• Nov. 19, 2022 - 7 violations, including 4 critical.
• Feb. 8, 2022 - 22 violations, including 10 critical.
  

114 violations - Hibatchi Japanese Steak House - Independence

Hibatchi Japanese Steak House in Independence, 6901 Rockside Road, had 114 food inspection violations during the inspection year from March 2021 through February 2022, state records show. (Hibachi is misspelled in the health records.)

• June 10, 2021 - 13 violations, including 2 critical.
• July 1, 2021 - 8 violations, including 1 critical.
• Nov. 3, 2021 - 13 violations, including 2 critical.
• Nov. 23, 2021 - 23 violations, including 8 critical.
• Dec. 6, 2021 - 24 violations, including 8 critical.
• Jan. 14, 2022 - 14 violations, including 7 critical.
• Jan. 26, 2022 - 10 violations, including 5 critical.