Cincinnati, OH

Daylily

Name: Daylily
Address: 3751 Eastern Av, Cincinnati, OH

3751 Eastern Av

Last inspected Oct 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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When was Daylily last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Jan 10, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has Daylily ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 10, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 30, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Observed gaps around the basement exterior door. Ensure all gaps around exterior doors are sealed as to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s Notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed several working containers of poisonous/toxic materials that were not properly labeled. Ensure all poisonous/toxic materials removed from the original containers are labeled with the common name of the poisonous/toxic materials. PIC labeled the working containers of poisonous/toxic materials.

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 unsafely

notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s Notes

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. Observed several TCS sauces that were held past the discard date indicated on the date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food is discarded when the date mark exceeds the required time/temperature combination. PIC discarded the sauces.

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 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. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are not accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are posted in an area that is accessible to the public.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 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. Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the food contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ensure the food contact surfaces of the ice machine are kept clean to the sight and touch. PIC discontinued use of the ice machine until the food contact surfaces can be cleaned and sanitized. +COS

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 3.1(L)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving

Inspector’s Notes

Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Observed canned goods with dents along the sealing surfaces. Ensure canned goods with dents along the sealing surfaces are returned or discarded. PIC discarded the canned goods. +COS

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 problems

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 19, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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 items on top area of reach in cooler reading >41° F during rush hour. Cooler was closed and the temperature of the cooler was lowered for food to get to 41° F and lower. +COS

In Plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 23, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 15, 2025

Not In Compliance

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(J)Other

Official Wording

3.4(J) - Conducting Special Process without a Required Variance

Inspector’s Notes

The license holder did not obtain a required variance from ODH or ODA. Observed picked onions (heat treated) that were dated marked from 4/4. Discussed with PIC that a variance would be needed to hold pickles over 7 days including date of preparation. PIC said within firm there is an employee who could assist restaurant in applying for variance. Pickles were voluntarily discarded by PIC. Discontinue process until variance is approved. +COS

In Plain English

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

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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 eggs holding at 63ºF and potatoes holding at 78ºF at egg station. Food was voluntarily discarded. PIC said an ice bath would be made for next batch of ingredients. Discussed with PIC having commercially approved frozen pans/and or providing prep top refrigerator if ingredients need to sit out during service. Observed salsa and pickled red onions (heat treated) holding at 56ºF in RIC in basement. TCS foods in refrigerator were voluntarily discarded by PIC. PIC put in maintenance request to have refrigerator examined. Observed shredded lettuce holding at 45ºF in prep cooler after rush. Prep top was closed and refrigerator was adjusted to be colder. +COS

In Plain English

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notedCode 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. Observed black residue in ice machine on sides. Ice machine was placed out of service and PIC put in request to have ice machine cleaned and sanitized. PIC discussed increasing the cleaning frequency of ice machine.

In Plain English

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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 refrigerators that were not maintaining TCS food below 41ºF. Prep cooler was adjusted at time of inspection. TCS foods in refrigerator in basement was discarded. Adjust or repair prior to placing TCS food back in it.

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 5.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention

Inspector’s Notes

An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Prep sink was not air gapped. PIC put in service request to have prep sink air gapped.

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 problems

notedCode 2.3(C)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.3(C) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s Notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 18, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.1(D) - Backflow prevention

Inspector’s Notes

The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. Observed spray nozzle for three compartment sink that was hanging below the flood level rim of three compartment sink. Nozzle was hung up above three compartment sink. PIC said they would contact maintenance to have air gap provided. Correct by date: 12/9/2024; PIC said they would send verification of repair.

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 problems

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Observed no manager with 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 issues

notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s Notes

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. Observed pickled red onions date marked as having been prepared on 11/7 that were not discarded after 7 days of preparation (heat step pickled).

In Plain English

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notedCode 5.4(B)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(B) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed dumpster that was not on nonabsorbent surface such as concrete or asphalt.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

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 utensils next to refrigerator stored in between use in ambient temperature, still water.

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, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 24, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(B)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(B) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed outdoor dumpster on gravel.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 2.3(C)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.3(C) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s Notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 26, 2024

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 problems

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 issues

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

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.2(H)(2) - Violation - Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

In Plain English

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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 10, 2024

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s Notes

"Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled. Food with missing allergens was removed from sales area to be relabeled."

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 problems

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed ready to eat TCS food prepared in facility date marked for longer than 7 days. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food that was past the 7 days was voluntarily discarded."

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 problems

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s Notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification Observed no manager with Ohio manager ( formerly level 2) certification in food protection. Per facility, managers have plans to take course."

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 issues

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(R)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.1(R) - Violation - Facilities-outdoor refuse area construction Outdoor refuse area was not properly constructed, curbed, or graded to drain."

Inspector’s Notes

"Facilities-outdoor refuse area construction Outdoor refuse area was not properly constructed, curbed, or graded to drain (on an absorbent surface)."

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 problems

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

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.2(H)(2) - Violation - Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible."

Inspector’s Notes

"Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator (examples: a dishwasher maximum registering thermometer or 160°F temperature indicating strips) is missing or not readily accessible."