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Cincinnati, OH

Cherish Your Children Childcare Inc

5825 Hamilton Av

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 22, 2026

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat/drink items. Ensure to store raw animal products separate or below ready to eat items. Person in charge voluntarily discarded eggs.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed cold holding unit with ice accumulation at top and not holding at/below 41F. Ensure to keep in good 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.

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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 cheese cubes at 50F, hot dogs at 48F. Ensure temperatures are 41F or below to prevent contamination. Person in charge voluntarily discarded items in cooler. Will follow up.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 13, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 29, 2025

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(G)(1)Other

Official wording

4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling

Inspector’s notes

Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Single service spoons stored in container while their handles were in various directions. Keep handles in one direction to prevent contamination of food and lip contact surfaces.

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

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notedCode 4.5(C)Food temperature

Official wording

4.5(C) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cooking and Baking Equipment - Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled microwave ceiling. Clean microwave daily.

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.

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notedCode 4.2(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(B)(1) - Manual Warewashing - Sink Compartment Requirements

Inspector’s notes

There is no 3-compartment sink in the facility and dishwasher broken and taken out for repairs. Provide 3 comp. sink to properly clean and sanitize dishes in case dish washer is not available ASAP.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. One light burned out in food prep. area.

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 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Non commercial can opener in use. Replace with commercial can opener.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 19, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Soiled hand washing sink in the kitchen.

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.

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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. No soap at hand washing sink in the kitchen. Corrected on site

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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notedCode 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Soiled food prep. sink. Use food prep.sink to prep. food only do not use it for any other purpose. Keep it clean and sanitized at all time.

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 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Employee food stored above food consumed by children. Keep personal food items below to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

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