Cincinnati, OH

Bee's Barbecue

Name: Bee's Barbecue
Address: 1403 Vine St, #1, Cincinnati, OH

1403 Vine St, #1

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - No Violations

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 16, 2026

Approved - No 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. Resource provided. PIC to ensure verifiable employee health reporting policy is implemented and maintained within facility.

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(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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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 broken and soiled gasket for the chest freezer located behind the bar. Must be replaced.

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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 2, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

Official wording

6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a cell phone in the kitchen. Personal items must be stored outside the kitchen area to prevent potential contamination.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

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6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling surrounding the vents, which were also soiled. The area must be cleaned to maintain sanitary conditions.

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.

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notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed a container of raw chicken and ground beef temporarily stored above sauces in the cooler. The Person in Charge (PIC) relocated the items during the inspection. Raw animal products must be stored below ready-to-eat items and in order of minimum required cooking temperatures to prevent cross-contamination.

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 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 accumulation on the side of the fryer. Must be cleaned.

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, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 22, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 3, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Observed no test strips for measuring sanitizer concentration at the facility. PIC has ordered test strips.

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 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. Observed ice scoops stored in the ice bin at the bar area. Must keep scoops in a clean and sanitized container.

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 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 a small amount of accumulation of biofilm inside the soda gun drip guard. Must be cleaned and sanitized.

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, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source