ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 29, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - Violations Abated
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Quick Answers
- When was Clifton Bubble Tea last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Violations Abated”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Apr 29, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026.
- Has Clifton Bubble Tea ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 29, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 25, 2026
Not In Compliance
16 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(1)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility
Inspector’s Notes
No person in charge present in the food facility. No PIC was present in food facility when open when the inspection was started. +COS
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 issuesnotedCode 3.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling
Official Wording
3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law
Inspector’s Notes
Food is from an unapproved source. Samosas from a business without a proper processing license were observed being sold in the operation.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Observed no foodborne illness reporting policy for employees in operation.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Manager did not have any sufficient level 2 or equal certification in food protection.
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(B)(1)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(B)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s Notes
The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge by having no critical violations during the current inspection. Person in charge did not demonstrate any necessary food saftey knowledge during the entirety of the inspection.
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s Notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing
Official Wording
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. No drying provision observed by handwashing 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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. Cold holding unit was not keeping items in it at temperature.
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 temperaturenotedCode 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. Ice machine walls and lid were observed to not be clean to the sight and touch.
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 contaminationnotedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination
Official Wording
3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s Notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Drink mix ins and powders were observed being stored in uncovered containers.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official Wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No tests strips for the sanitizer concentration were observed in the operation.
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 6.4(F)Other
Official Wording
6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s Notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Observed mop not hanging to properly air dry.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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. No choking poster available to the public or employees in the operation.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.4(C)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(C)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s Notes
There were persons unnecessary to the operation present in restricted areas. A person who was not a food employee at the establishment was observed behind the counter and the only one present in the operation.
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 issuesnotedCode 5.0(H)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
5.0(H)(2) - Water capacity for peak hot water demand
Inspector’s Notes
Hot water generation and distribution systems are insufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility. No hot water was observed coming to the handwashing sink or the three comp sink.
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 problemsnotedCode 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. In use milk frother was observed stored on a visibly soiled rag. In use utensils observed stored in visibly contaminated and murky water. +COS
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 6, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 29, 2026
Not In Compliance
13 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(M)Other
Official Wording
6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected
Inspector’s Notes
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Back door observed the need for more sealing around cracks.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Ice machine observed to not be clean on underside. Always check and make sure food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch.
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 contaminationnotedCode 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. Floors of prep area and bathroom observed to need more cleaning.
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 6.4(F)Other
Official Wording
6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s Notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mops observed not properly hanging up to air dry.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Did not observe employee sick policy and disease reporting in establishment.
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(12)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(C)(12) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s Notes
The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils. PIC did not make sure sanitizer was present in facility. Make sure all dishes are being properly sanitized.
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s Notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Cooler with milk was observed to be holding food above 41 degrees. Fix cooler immediately to avoid any contamination/spoiling of food.
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.2(K)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation. No sanitizing solution was observed present in facility. Obtain sanitizer as soon as possible and always make sure dishes are properly, washed, rinsed, and sanitized when contaminated.
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 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 no thermometer in 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 temperaturenotedCode 4.8(G)(2)Other
Official Wording
4.8(G)(2) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling
Inspector’s Notes
Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers. Utensils by drink prep station observed to be stored with the handles not facing up.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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. Ice scoop observed not stored on a clean surface.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source