ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 25, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Five Iron Golf Cincinnati
80 W 5th St
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Approved - Violations Abated
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10 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 8, 2026
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Implement and maintain Employee Health Policy
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events. Facility must make concentrated Bleach available to accompany Norovirus policy or purchase a shelf stable Biohazard/Bodily fluid clean up kit
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
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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. Observed soiled pop guns at Bar. Observed mold on Ice Machine shield--drain clean and sanitize
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 contaminationnotedCode 3.2(C)(1)(b)Contamination
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3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Observed whole raw eggs stored above RTF. Always store raw animal products on bottom shelf
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 contaminationnotedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
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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. FRP board behind dish machine and three comp sink are soiled--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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 14, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(C) - Food Labeling
Inspector’s notes
Food is not properly labeled. ID label all squeeze bottles
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
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5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 14, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 13, 2025
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 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. Base of faucet at three comp sink is leaking --Repair
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 problemsnotedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s notes
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. Expired cheese cake, quacamole, and humus--discarded. PIC to assure all TCS Foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code
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 temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 5, 2025
Not In Compliance
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(C) - Thawing TCS
Inspector’s notes
TCS food was improperly thawed. Prior to thaing frozen ROP fish either poke hole in cryovac wrapper or remove from wrapper completely
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 temperaturenotedCode 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. Base of faucet at three compartment sink is leaking--repair
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 problemsnotedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
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5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed filthy discolors hand sink at front bar--Hand sink to be used for handwashing only. Use dump sink to discard ice/drinks etc. Post signage at each sink to delineate purpose
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 problemsnotedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. PIC to assure all open processed foods (I.e. open Deli meats etc.) and prepared TCS foods (I.e cooked chicken, chicken wings, roast beef etc.) held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods. Consumer must be informed of raw and under cooked menu items--disclaimer required
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 3.3(D)(6)Food temperature
Official wording
3.3(D)(6) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
Inspector’s notes
Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods not prepared according to proper, approved written procedures. No written procedures for non-continuous cooking of wings. Employee stated the wings were cooked for an hour and was unable to state to what temperature wings were cooked
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.3(G)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.3(G) - V. Food from Approved Source - Parasite Destruction - Records, Creation and Retention
Inspector’s notes
There was no documentation of parasite destruction by the operator or supplier for fish that are served raw or undercooked.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 5, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods. Consumer advisory added to menu however disclaimer is missing will follow up 11-13-25
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 29, 2025
Not In Compliance
11 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s notes
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. Observed several expired foods-discarded. PIC To assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.3(D)(6)Food temperature
Official wording
3.3(D)(6) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
Inspector’s notes
Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods not prepared according to proper, approved written procedures. Please submit a written policy for non-continuous cooking and storing of chicken wings. Discontinue non-continuous cooking until written policy has been submitted and approved by health
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 temperaturenotedCode 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. Interior of drawer cooler is soiled--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 problemsnotedCode 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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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. Base of faucet at three compartment sink sink is leaking--repair
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 problemsnotedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. ID label all chemical spray bottles
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 3.4(K)(3)Other
Official wording
3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance
Inspector’s notes
A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method. PRIOR to thawing ROP frozen fish either poke hole in cryovac wrapper or remove from wrapper completely
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. PIC To assure all open processed foods (I.e. Chicken breasts, meats etc.) along with prepared TCS Foods (I.e. cooked roasts, cut vegetables, etc) held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item.
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 3.3(D)(3)Food temperature
Official wording
3.3(D)(3) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
Inspector’s notes
Non-continuously cooked raw animal foods were improperly cold stored.
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. N chlorine dispensed at final rinse of front bar dish machine
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 23, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 15, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed cut celery and carrots in pan with expiration of 8/11. Chef stated they were placed in pan two days prior that was already dated. PIC to assure all foods are placed in clean pans and given DISCARD DATE.
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No chlorine dispensed at final rinse of dish machine at bar
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 problemsnotedCode 4.5(H)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(H) - Wet cleaning methods
Inspector’s notes
Soiled equipment food contact surfaces and utensils were not effectively cleaned. No soap at bar dish machine
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 problemsnotedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed mold on pop gun at bar. Maintain food contact surfaces clean daily
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(A)(1) - Equipment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Dish machine at bar is leaking
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 issuesnotedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance
Official wording
5.4(P) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables
Inspector’s notes
Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source