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Academy Of World Languages

2030 Fairfax Av

Last inspected Sep 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 15, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Observed the bowls face up and not protected on the storage shelf

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed water damage on the ceiling above the washer/dryer

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed boxes of cups on the same shelf as the dish rinse

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed turkey opened and not dated inside walk in fridge Observed vanilla yogurt opened and not dated inside walk in fridge -PIC dated the turkey and vanilla yogurt

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the light out inside reach in fridge #1 Observed the light missing inside reach in fridge #2 Observed ice build up inside milk cooler #3 Observed the light knob broken on the hood

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 3, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed water damage on the ceiling above the washer/dryer

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

6.1(J) - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents

Inspector’s notes

HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils. Observed hood vents dusty

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the light out inside reach in fridge #1 Observed light missing inside reach in fridge #2

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 7, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. PIC did not have a manager's certificate. -PIC took the class on 11-4 and passed, so waiting for certificate for compliance

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed cheese in soufflé cups not dated inside the reach in fridge at serve line -PIC dated the cheese

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observe peeling paint on the wall next to milk cooler #1 Observed water damage on the ceiling above the dryer

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

6.1(J) - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents

Inspector’s notes

HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils. Observed dust build up on the hood vents

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 4.1(G)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(G) - Can Openers - Cleanability

Inspector’s notes

Cutting/piercing parts of can opener not removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed the can opener piercing part rusted

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 19, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed grease build up on the ceiling of the oven hood.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3.1(L)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving

Inspector’s notes

Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Observed six Red Gold Pasta Sauce Cans dented in dry storage. -PIC removed the dented cans

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed water damage on the ceiling where the dryer vent connects in the laundry room.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the oven hood vents dusty.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 8, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Observed grease splattered on the ceiling of the oven hood.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Observed the stacking ovens not functional.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observe milk in the walk-in fridge opened and not dated. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC dated the milk.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed beans being hot held at 116 degrees in the serve line. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC reheated the beans.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a hole in the ceiling near in teh prep area. Observed water damage on the ceiling which the dryer vent connects.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 23, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed ice build up inside the milk cooler located in the lunch room.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a hole in the wall and ceiling in the prep area.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 26, 2023

Not Abated

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(D)(1)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty."

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3717-1-06.1(J)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(J) - Violation - Facilities-ventilation contamination HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities-ventilation contamination HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils. Observed the air vent and surrounding area above the serving line very dusty."

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed water damage on the ceiling in the laundry room."

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed the lettuce in 5 salad containers spoiled in the serving line. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC tossed all salad in the serving line."

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed ice build up in milk cooler #2."

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed chicken/rice at 113 degrees. Observed hot dogs at 108 degrees. Observed mac and cheese at 112 degrees. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC reheated the chicken/rice, hot dogs, and mac and cheese."

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

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