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Cincinnati, OH

Deeper Roots Coffee

1814 Race St

Last inspected May 8, 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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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 8, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Pipe under hand sink is leaking-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 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. ID label all chemical spray bottles

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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. The state of Ohio requires someone to be presesnt during all hours of operation with a minimum of level I Food safety training. management should have level II

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 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Discontinue storng cup/scoop in sugar

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 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID label Bulk food containers (sugar)

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2.4(B)(2)(p)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(B)(2)(p) - I. Employee Health - Demonstration of Knowledge

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. Implement and maintain employee health policy--information provided

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)(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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 25, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.4(K)Pests

Official wording

6.4(K) - Controlling Pests

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed the presence of gnats in the basement where the dirty towels are stored. Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) about relocating the container outside, getting a lid to keep it closed, and having them picked up for wash more frequently. PIC stated they are reaching out to licensed pest control operator to minimize their presence. +COS

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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 25, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 25, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 31, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source

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