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Cincinnati, OH

Fifth Third Arena - Courtside Club

2700 O Varsity Wy

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 17, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(G)(1)Other

Official wording

4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling

Inspector’s notes

Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Observed knives at an action station that needed to be rearranged to prevent contamination of the food-lip contact surface. +COS

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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. Missing hand soap at bar hand sink. Had operator get more soap for sinks. +COS

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.

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notedCode 3.2(U)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(U) - Food Display - Preventing Contamination from the Customers

Inspector’s notes

Food on display was not protected from contamination by consumers. Observed multiple display tables where food can be contaminated by consumers. Spoke with person in charge about purchasing equipment to protect desserts, cold items, and food not being served to guest. Popcorn station was corrected on site. +COS

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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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 4, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. Observed cheese pizza under 135°F, PIC switched cheese pizza out for a fresh pizza.

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, Jan 4, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 21, 2023

Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 13, 2023

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."

Inspector’s notes

"No hand soap present at the hand sink. Ensure that all hand sinks are stocked with required amenities."

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

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

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