Cincinnati, OH

Biggby Coffee

Name: Biggby Coffee
Address: 7008 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH

7008 Reading Rd

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 10, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(L)Other

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6.1(L) - Toilet rooms - enclosed

Inspector’s notes

A toilet room wasn't completely enclosed or lacks a self-closing door. Observed toilet room door that doesn't self close.

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notedCode 4.8(F)(2)Other

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4.8(F)(2) - Storage - Excluded Locations: Toilet Rooms

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a toilet room. Observed straws and boba straws in bathroom storage. Moved box of straws into food service area.

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notedCode 6.4(I)Other

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6.4(I) - Closing Toilet Room Doors

Inspector’s notes

Toilet room doors are not being kept closed during normal business times. Observed toilet room door open during business hours. Spoke with PIC about keeping door closed.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 9, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 2, 2026

Not In Compliance

4 recorded violations

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

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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. Was not able to verify health policy was reviewed by each employee with signatures.

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 6.2(C)Handwashing

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6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Had PIC refill paper towels to ensure employees are washing hands.

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 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 buildup on internal portions of ice machine. Please drain and clean ASAP. Add to routine maintenance schedule.

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.

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notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

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3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. While certified manager is not on site, one person in charge should be certified.

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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 17, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

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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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 13, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 11, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties

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 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

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2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health

Inspector’s notes

License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law. No sick policy .

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 11, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 1, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 4.2(G)(1)Food temperature

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4.2(G)(1) - Food temperature measuring devices.

Inspector’s notes

The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.

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, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION