Cincinnati, OH

California Golf Course

Name: California Golf Course
Address: 5924 Kellogg Av, Cincinnati, OH

5924 Kellogg Av

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

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 16, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

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. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim were not accessible to customers. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are accessible to customers. PIC placed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim in an area accessible to customers.

In plain English

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

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

Official wording

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.

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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 3, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed an opened jar of slaw dressing that was not properly date marked. Ensure Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened is properly date marked. PIC discarded the slaw dressing. +COS

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

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed cut tomatoes and lettuce stored at 48° F. Ensure TCS foods ware being held at temperatures <41° F. PIC discarded the cut tomatoes and lettuce. +COS

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

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 the inside of the ice machine in the back storage area had a build-up of suspected mold. Ensure the inside of the ice machine is cleaned more regularly and maintained clean. PIC shut down the ice machine and marked it as "Do not use until cleaning is complete" +COS

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 14, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Observed no Ohio manager certified in food protection. +REPEAT

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed missing floor tiling and flaking ceiling paint. +Repeat

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 2.3(D)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.

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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 23, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - When to Wash

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed employee enter food area and scoop ice without washing hands. PIC said they would discuss handwashing with particular employee. Observed handwashing prior to scooping ice after discussing. +COS

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.

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed damaged floor tile and damaged ceiling paint.

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 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Discussed with PIC that food safety certificates need to be available during inspections.

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 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 17, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 10, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Observed no hand drying provision by hand washing sink.

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.

Oct 20, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."

Inspector’s notes

"No ""Wash Hands"" sign posted at handsinks in the restrooms."

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.

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

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 3717-1-05.1(J)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."

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 3717-1-05.1(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION