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Evergreen Retirement Assisted Living

230 W Galbraith Rd

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 10, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(K)(4)Other

Official wording

3.4(K)(4) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s notes

A commercially prepackaged, frozen, RTE Food that was labeled to keep frozen until time of use was not maintained frozen before, during, and after packaging. PRIOR To thawing frozen ROP fish, either cut hole in cryovac wrapper or remove it from wrapper completely

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notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination

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3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Discontinue storing whole raw eggs above piles food and RTF

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 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. Iced Tea nozzles are soiled--Tea discarded. PIC to assure Iced Tea nozzles are disassembled, washed and sanitized

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 3.4(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 shredded chicken held at 54 degrees F atop Ice. When using an Ice Bath assure containers of food are submerged in Ice up to product line verses similar atop Ice. Maintain cold TCS Foods at 41 degrees F

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 21, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Moldy caulk on the wall in dish washing area. Replace caulk.

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 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. Unlabeled Mustered and mayo dressing in upright cooler.

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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. Soiled freezer and coolers door handles. Clean all surfaces regularly.

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 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. Ice cream scoop was not under running water. Keep ice cream scoop under running water. Corrected on site.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 27, 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. Beans and cooked carrots held on temp. 66 F. Keep cold TSC food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias.

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

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 30, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Sticky kitchen floor. Clean it properly.

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 4.5(B)(5)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Soiled ice machine inside. Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Clean ice machine thoroughly. Corrected on site.

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 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Salt container on top shelf of rack was not labeled. Corrected on site.

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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 ice cream scoops stored in water well with out running water. Keep it in water well under running water. Corrected on site.

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(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Broom and dust pan stored while there handles touching clean dishes rack. Keep all cleaning supplies and tools in separate space away from food and food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Baked beans held on temp. 112 F on line. Keep hot TCS food on temp.135 and above to prevent growth of bacterias. Corrected on site.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 25, 2024

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Chemicals stored with food in the cabinet. Corrected on site. Keep chemical away or below from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination..

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.

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notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(C) - Food labels

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. No ingredients information provided on self serve food in cold case.

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.

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notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Kitchen under renovation no inspection was done in first round.

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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notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Food stored around hand washing sink. Keep food and food contact surfaces away from hand sink to prevent contamination during hand washing.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Braised Briskets held on temp.114 F. Corrected on site.

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Soiled unused sink. Keep all non food contact surfaces clean.

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

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 18, 2023

Abated On-Site

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F Beef Patty held at 124 degrees F Reheated to 165 CORRECTIVE ACTION: Maintain hot TCS foods at 135 degrees F or above"

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source

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