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Cincinnati, OH

Bowtie Café

1101 St Gregory St

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - No Violations
SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 23, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Jul 2, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 8, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 9, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

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(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed elevated, unsecured flooring adjacent to restroom (area impacted by water damage). Provide necessary repairs/replace flooring.

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, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Inspector’s notes

FSO license not displayed onsite. Observed expired FSO licensed displayed within facility. Provide and display current FSO license. PIC to display current license within public view.

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(P)Chemicals

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Observed 100ppm QAC solution in use. PIC indicated distribution concentration was recently reduced by provider. PIC to ensure proper concentraion is returned and tests are performed to verify QAC concentration for warewashing.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 21, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed grab/go parfaits and fruit cups held >41F. Product voluntarily discarded. PIC to ensure TCS foods are held <=41F. Equipment type and storage discussed.

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 6.1(M)(1)Other

Official wording

6.1(M)(1) - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed main door entrance to facility open.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 1, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(A)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(A) - Food Labels

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. Observed various pastries/deserts unlabeled. PIC indicated ingredient/allergen information will be maintained onsite for all items served, and made available upon request for consumer.

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 3.2(C)(1)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw shell eggs stored with RTE foods. PIC indicated eggs will be relocated to bottom shelving and separated during storage.

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 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. Obtain, maintain and display Ohio Department of Health Food Protection Manager certificate for and within facility.

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 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F. Observed no hot water supply at main service area hand sink Provide necessary repairs.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 17, 2023

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

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