9 Seneca County food facilities cited for critical violations in August
Inspectors found repeat food-storage violations, improperly held food and expired baby food during August inspections, but every critical citation was corrected on-site.
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22 Seneca County food facilities cited for critical health violations in July inspections
Six facilities, up from four in June, still had uncorrected violations, including a nursing home dish machine that failed sanitizing temperature tests three times.
Taco Bell removing lettuce nationwide linked to cyclosporiasis in 5 states
CDC data shows over 1,600 cases across 34 states and nearly 150 hospitalizations, with numbers expected to rise due to a six-week reporting lag.
New Scoops & Slices Trail links 27 food stops, 30 geocaches across Seneca County
Free digital passes launch Saturday with two prizes at stake: a hat for five business visits or a geocoin for finding 25 of 30 hidden caches.
10 Seneca County food facilities cited for critical violations in June inspections
Four facilities—including Tiffin's Kroger and Bob Evans—failed to correct critical violations on-site during June inspections by the health district.
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7 Seneca County restaurants cited for critical health violations in May inspections
All violations were corrected during inspections, though two restaurants faced complaints.
Top Restaurants to Visit in Tiffin, Ohio for 2026
Updated May 1, 2026: where to eat in Tiffin and Seneca County—best pizza, brunch, downtown dining, Mexican, Japanese, steak, BBQ, breweries, and pub food.
Columbus restaurant cancels fundraiser for Republican Ohio governor candidate over ‘Nazi’ comments
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6 Seneca County food facilities cited for critical violations
Recent inspections by the Seneca County General Health District found critical violations at six food facilities in Tiffin and Fostoria, including improper cold holding temperatures and uncovered food.
The Empire Restaurant rebrands as casual Empire Bistro in downtown Tiffin
The Empire Restaurant in downtown Tiffin has rebranded as The Empire Bistro, shifting from fine dining to a more casual, neighborhood-style concept. The updated menu features burgers, steaks, salads, and weekly specials, along with an expanded beer selection.
Critical violations found in Tiffin restaurants, health department reports
Recent inspections conducted by the Seneca County Health Department revealed critical violations at several local restaurants. Here's a closer look:…
