Cincinnati, OH

Bruegger's Bagels #3735

Name: Bruegger's Bagels #3735
Address: 3842 Paxton Av, Cincinnati, OH

3842 Paxton Av

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 16, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)Other

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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. Entry door will not close tightly. Repair

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notedCode 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

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6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Missing and cracked floor tiles--replace/repair

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.

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notedCode 4.4(B)Other

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4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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notedCode 3701-21-22Other

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3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees.

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notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Other

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5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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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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notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Exterior of Ice Machine soiled--clean

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 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 6, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

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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notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other

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6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics

Inspector’s notes

Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Replace missing floor tiles. Walk in cooler door is pitted and damaged

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notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.

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

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notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Interior of coolers and toaster tray are soiled--clean

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(D)Other

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

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label Bulk containers and seasonings

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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. Perimeter of floor and ceiling tiles are soiled--clean

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(B)Other

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4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

In plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 18, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

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3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label all Bulk food containers and spices

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notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

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5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Base of faucet at three compartment sink and faucet at front hand sink are leaking--repair

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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

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6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust build up on ceiling and light shields in bagel room and around vents in dining room--clean

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 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

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6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked damaged floor tiles and exposed grout with accumulated debris in Bagel room. Re-grout tiles and replace cracked tiles to assure a smooth cleanable surface Floor

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 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature

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3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Open shredded cheese and hash browns etc with no dates. PIC to assure all open processed foods and prepared TCS Foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document open/prep and use by dates on each item

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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 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

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4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Pitted damaged walk in cooler door-replace

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, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 21, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 17, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

11 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

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5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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(F)Other

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6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

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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notedCode 4.4(B)Other

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4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Front counter hand sink is moldy--clean and maintain clean

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(Y)Contamination

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3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Discontinue storing Bagels with Sesame seeds atop other Bagels. Move Pumpernickel and Rosemary Bagels to shelf above Sesame Bagels

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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 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

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6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked, damaged flooring--repair to assure a smooth, cleanable surface

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

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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. Half n half held at 78 degrees F--Discarded. Maintain cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or below

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notedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

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6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust build up on ceiling tiles--cean

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

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4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Walk in cooler door is damaged, out of alignment and will not securely cose--Repair

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 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(P) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items.

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, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source