Cincinnati, OH

Alive & Well

Name: Alive & Well
Address: 3410 Telford St, Cincinnati, OH

3410 Telford St

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer strips observed to not be opened and used recently.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Drying Mops

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mop observed not hanging to dry.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 5.4(H)Other

Official wording

5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered

Inspector’s notes

There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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

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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 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.

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 4.8(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. Cleaned utensils observed stored in a bin that was not visibly clean.

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 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoops observed not stored on a clean surface.

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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Management are adding allergen advisory for consumers to new menu. +COS

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Employee health policy not available at time of inspection. Sending operator policy. +COS

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Gave PIC cincinnati health department example to create policy if there isn't one in place already.

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 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. Needs to send general manager to a certified food protection course on the manager level.

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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 15, 2025

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Consumer allergen warning needs to be added to the menu, until then signage can be posted at the bar for people to see. Cheese dip(Milk), S'mores crackers(wheat), Seasonal Hummus(Sesame)

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Missing common names for some of the juice bottles for drinks.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3.4(I)(1)Food temperature

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3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control

Inspector’s notes

Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable. Observed squeezed fruit juices stored at room temperature. Risk level 3's are not permitted to hold TCS foods at room temperature.

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.

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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Freshly squeezed juices are being held at room temperature. Spoke with PIC about keeping on ice or inside a fridge. Not licensed to do time as public health control.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed mold within ice machine. Revisiting to see cleanliness and to establish a standard cleaning schedule. +Repeat

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 5, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Access to handwashing facility blocked. Observed CO2 tanks in front of hand sink in kitchen next to 3-comp sink. Please clear area to make hand sink more accessible.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed mold buildup inside ice machine on top portion. Please clean more often, will check cleanliness next inspection.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 17, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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. Observed hummus and charcuterie prepped trays without use by dates. Informed PIC to begin adding use by dates along with prep dates for items held longer than 24 hours.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed mold buildup in ice machine. Had operator close down ice machine to be cleaned out.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3.2(C)(8)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed large ice cubes in chest freezer and ice trays in reach in bar freezer stored uncovered or unwrapped. PIC plans on covering ice with a sheet of foil to keep ice protected in service area.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 29, 2024

Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 27, 2023

Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 18, 2023

Abated On-Site

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed uncovered ice blocks in the cooler. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Store food items must be covered. Ice (water) is a food and must be protect from contamination along with other ready to eat food items. Store ice blocks in a manner that ensures that it will be covered while stored."

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(A)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed employee slicing fruit with bare hands. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Do not touch ready to eat food items with bare hands. Gloves must be warn after rinsing fruits and vegetables and before slicing."

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed soil build up within the ice machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean and sanitize the PVC surfaces and water lines in the machine."

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, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source