ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 16, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm St
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Approved - No Violations
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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4 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 29, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 29, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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 small amount of black biofilm spots inside the ice machine. PIC stated they will clean and sanitize it right away.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 30, 2024
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.8(F)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(F) - Violation - Storage-prohibitions. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area."
Inspector’s notes
"Clean linens were stored underneath drain pipe of 3 comp sink."
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-07.1(C)(1)Chemicals
Official wording
"3717-1-07.1(C)(1) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-use as to law and label The operator is using a poisonous/toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturers directions. "
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Observed Raid Ant and Roach Spray underneath cabinet of 3 comp sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will remove Spray from cabinet."
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
Inspector’s notes
"No paper towels at bar handsinks."
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source