Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Museum Center (Create Cafe)

Name: Cincinnati Museum Center (Create Cafe)
Address: 1301 Western Av, Cincinnati, OH

1301 Western Av

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed missing thermometers in coolers in front area. Obtain and place thermometers in the warmest part of the cooler.

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 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed tongs on top of hot holding cover. Place tongs inside of food or in clean dry container.

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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 2, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 24, 2025

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

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 a leak within a cooler. The cooler must be repaired to prevent leaking.

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 6.4(K)Pests

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6.4(K) - Controlling Pests

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed rodent droppings within shelves of front area. The presence of rodents must be adequately controlled.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.4(A)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(3) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Can Opener

Inspector’s notes

The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments. It must be replaced.

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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 16, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.4(A)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(3) - Equipment, good repair, can opener

Inspector’s notes

The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments.

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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 8, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed a buildup of crumbs on the bottom of the cooler in the back area. It must be cleaned more frequently.

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 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 in left compartment (strawberry side) of soft serve machine. It must be cleaned.

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, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source