Cincinnati, OH

Dollar General Store #19249

Name: Dollar General Store #19249
Address: 3920 Glenway Av, Cincinnati, OH

3920 Glenway Av

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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The full inspection history

9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. 1. Observed a debris accumulation on shelves in drink aisle. Clean more frequently. 2. Observed ice accumulation in ice cream freezer in retail area. Clean more frequently. 3. Observed debris accumulation in receiving cooler and back room. Clean more frequently

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in back area. Repair ceiling.

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 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 missing thermometer in all coolers in retail area. Obtain thermometers and place them near the warmest part of the 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 temperature

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 two coolers in retail area not working. Maintenance orders have been sent out. Manager assured non working cooler will remain empty until they are fixed.

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, May 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 22, 2026

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area. Repair ceiling.

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 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 missing thermometers in all coolers in retail area. Obtain thermometers and place them near the warmest part of the cooler.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 5.4(R)Other

Official wording

5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough. Observed trash bags in the back area. Remove trash more frequently from premises.

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(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

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 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 egg and deli meat cooler not working. Manager stated that the maintenance company does not currently have the part they need to fix equipment in stock. Equipment will remain unstocked and out of use until equipment can get fixed.

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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 7, 2026

Not In Compliance

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. 1. Observed debris accumulation on shelves in drink aisle. Clean more frequently. 2. Observed ice accumulation in ice cream freezer in retail area. Clean more frequently. 3. Observed debris accumulation in receiving cooler in back room. Clean more frequently.

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 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 missing thermometers and all fridges. Obtain the thermometer and place them near the warmest part of the fridge.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 egg and deli meat cooler not working. Repair equipment.

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 3.4(F)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding of In-Shell Eggs

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs are not maintained in ambient air at 45°F. Observed eggs holding at 59 °F in nonfucntioning cooler in retail area. Eggs were voluntarily thrown away. +COS

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in back area. Repair ceiling

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 5.4(R)Other

Official wording

5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough. Observed trash bags in back area on the floor. Remove trash room from premises frequently.

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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 30, 2026

Not In Compliance

7 recorded violations

notedCode 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. Observed floor in the back rooms not cleaned as often as necessary. Clean facility more often.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in back area. Repair ceiling.

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 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. Obseved missing thermometers in all fridges. Obtain thermometers and place them in the warmest part of the fridge (near the door).

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 egg and deli meat cooler not properly adjusted. Repair equipment.

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 4.1(M)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(M)(1) - Ambient Air and Water Thermometers: Accuracy

Inspector’s notes

Ambient air and water thermometers scaled in Celsius or dually scaled, were not easily readable and/or were not accurate to ±1.5° C in the intended range of use. Observed egg and deli meat cooler reading at 45 F. Internal temperature of hot dogs was 37 F. Repair equipment.

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 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. 1. Observed debris accumulation on racks in cereal isle. Clean more frequently. 2. Observed ice accumulation in ice cream freezer. Clean more frequently. 3. Observed debris accumulation in cooler in back room. Clean more frequently.

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 5.4(R)Other

Official wording

5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough. Observed trash backs in back area on the floor Remove trash from premises more frequently.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 27, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 12, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 16, 2023

Abated

2 recorded violations

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

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

Official wording

"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: RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Observed multiple packaged sausages are expired and were not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required expiry period. CORRECTIVE ACTION: All affected foods were voluntarily discarded."

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 16, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 13, 2023

Abated On-Site

2 recorded violations

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

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

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 5, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

"Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Observed multiple light bulbs in the retail area not maintained in good working order."

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 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. - Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the retail area missing and not in good order."

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source