Cincinnati, OH

Einstein Bros Bagels #3851

Name: Einstein Bros Bagels #3851
Address: 3515 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH

3515 Columbia Pkwy

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 17, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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 cream cheese filled pastries that were held at room temperature. Ensure TCS foods are being held at temperatures <41° F. PIC discarded the pastries.

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 4.3(B)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing

Inspector’s notes

Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning. Observed the prep sink was detached from the wall and was not properly sealed. Ensure the sink is reattached to the wall and is resealed.

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, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 9, 2026

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

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 cream cheese filled pastries that were held at room temperature. Ensure TCS foods are being held at temperatures <41° F.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.3(B)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing

Inspector’s notes

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, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 30, 2026

Not In Compliance

4 recorded violations

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. Observed working containers of sugar and spices that were not properly labeled. Ensure food items removed from the original packaging and are not easily identifiable are labeled with the common name of the food item.

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 cream cheese filled pastries that were held at room temperature. Ensure TCS foods are being held at temperatures <41° F.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths that were stored in a sanitizer solution that was below the proper concentration of sanitizer. Ensure wet wiping cloth are maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 4.3(B)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing

Inspector’s notes

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, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Middle reach in cooler was not cold holding well with multiple items reading higher than 41° F. Items were moved, operator put in a work order, and discontinued use of cooler.

In plain English

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notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Inspector’s notes

A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source