Cincinnati, OH

Bruegger's Bagels #3743

Name: Bruegger's Bagels #3743
Address: 3317 Clifton Av, Cincinnati, OH

3317 Clifton Av

Last inspected May 28, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 28, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(K)Pests

Official wording

6.4(K) - Controlling Pests

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed fruit flies in the mop sink area and the back wall where the reach in freezers are. Their presence must be adequately controlled or minimized.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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 a buildup within the mop sink and water heater area. They 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

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed a buildup within the ventilation hood. It 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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 14, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed a buildup on the floors of the back area and the walk-in cooler. It 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

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed a buildup within the ventilation hood above kettle. It 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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 27, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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 buildup in the coffee dump sink. It 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

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 a buildup on the strainer within the running water reservoir for utensils in prep area. It must be cleaned more frequently.

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Observed a buildup on the floor under and behind equipment throughout the facility. It must be cleaned more frequently. 2. Observed a buildup on the floor of the walk-in cooler. It must be cleaned. 3. Observed a buildup of dust on ceiling fixtures. They must be cleaned. 4. Observed a buildup in the mop sink. It 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, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 18, 2023

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-20 (B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-20.0(B) - Violation - Replacement of existing facilities and equipment Existing equipment/facilities constitute a public health hazard and must be replaced."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

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

notedCode 3717-1-04.8(A)(1)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment and utensils-air-drying required. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(K)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 4, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"1. Observed a build-up on the floor under and around equipment (coolers, tables, and large oven). It must be cleaned. 2. Observed a build up in the floor drains across from the oven and under the prep table at front line. They must be cleaned. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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 3717-1-06.4(K)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed fruit flies at the 3-compartment sink and at the freezers next to the walk-in cooler. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The presence of fruit flies must be adequately controlled or minimized."

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 3717-1-04.8(A)(1)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment and utensils-air-drying required. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed dishes being stacked without allowing them to air dry. Dishes must be air dried before being stored. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."

In plain English

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 3717-1-20 (B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-20.0(B) - Violation - Replacement of existing facilities and equipment Existing equipment/facilities constitute a public health hazard and must be replaced."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a cooler on the front prep line leaking water. The equipment must be repaired or replaced. Existing equipment/facilities constitute a public health hazard and must be replaced."