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Cincinnati, OH

El Coco Loko

1221 Rulison Av

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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When was El Coco Loko last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 29, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Jul 29, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026.
Has El Coco Loko ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 29, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 29, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official Wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability

Inspector’s Notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. No soap in the restroom

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.

More about handwashing problems
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. Slow drain in the basemen.

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)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s Notes

No manager had 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 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official Wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Small disposables tray stored on a shelf by a hand washing sink exposed to moisture.

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

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