Cincinnati, OH

Comfort Inn & Suites

Name: Comfort Inn & Suites
Address: 130 W Mitchell Av, Cincinnati, OH

130 W Mitchell Av

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 13, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3701-21-22Other

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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 no choking poster available to the employees or public.

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notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

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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 in back cooler that thermometer was not correctly placed and visible.

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 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

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5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels sitting in handwashing sink. +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.

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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 issues

notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

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3.5(C) - Food Labeling

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. Food items observed to not be properly labeled to the customer with the name of the food item

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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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

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2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Gave PIC paperwork for diseases and reportable symptoms. Please post in kitchen area.

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

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

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3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Allergen notification was not available for consumers.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 13, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

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4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Observed non-commercial crock pots and other equipment used in facility.

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

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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 milk in a stainless steel carafe at room temperature. Milk is a TCS food and must be kept in the fridge. Switch to a shelf-stable half & half for coffees.

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notedCode 3.4(I)(1)Food temperature

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3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control

Inspector’s notes

Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable. TCS foods left at room temperature must have a written procedure and time stamp for discarding after the 4 hour period.

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notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

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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. Emailing copy of vomit cleanup procedure.

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

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Health policy needs to be implemented and signed by each employee that serves/prepares food.

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

notedCode 5.1(J)Water, plumbing, and sewage

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5.1(J) - Backflow Prevention Device- When Needed

Inspector’s notes

An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required. 3-compartment sink needs to be air gapped to prevent backflow onto clean dishes and if operator is washing fruit in middle section of 3-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.

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notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

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3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Consumers needs to be aware of all allergens in waffle batter, breads, bagels, butter, etc. Only if an allergen is an ingredient in unpacked food.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 18, 2024

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 13, 2024

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

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

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed fridge temp at 49°F on fridge thermometer and digital. Following up on cooler to make sure temps are fixed. Informed PIC that food must be tossed after 4 hours if fridge is not fixed.

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notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

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

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Observed no hand soap at hand sink. PIC was able to grab a bar of hotel soap. Please stock soap dispenser at hand 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.

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2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 17, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Observed low hand soap in soap dispenser. Please resupply hand sink soap dispenser with hand soap and not dish soap so employees can wash hands properly.

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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7.1(C)(1) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

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. Observed Hot Shot No Pest Strips above the comp sink. According to manufacturers instructions these pest strips should not be used in homes or food service operations or in a location where people are present for longer than 4 hours. Operator removed pest strip and threw away.

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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.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 19, 2024

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(G)(2) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices for thin foods. The operator does not have a readily accessible thermometer capable of accurately measuring the temperature in thin foods."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-05.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(P) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 problems

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 9, 2024

Not Abated

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

"Obtain a digital thermometer so that thin food items (e.g. sausage patties) temperatures may be monitored. The current analog thermometer does not allow for the accurate measurment of thin food items."

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notedCode 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination

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"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed personal food items/beverage stored above food items used in the facility. Store personal items away from / below food and food equipment used in the facility."

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 3717-1-05.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

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"3717-1-05.4(P) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed trash build up around the dumpster. Clean the dumpster grounds."

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 3717-1-03.4(H)(1)Food temperature

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"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed expired eggs in the reach in cooler. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Monitor the expiration date for stored products. Discard items immediately upon expiration."

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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed yogurt in the self service cooler holding at 60F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that items that require cold holding are held at 41F or less. Ensure that equipment is capable of holding food items at the proper temperature."

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notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"Obtain Quat/QAC test strips so that sanitizer concentration at the hand sink may be monitored. Only able to locate chlorine sanitizer test strips during the inspection."

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 problems

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils