ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 5, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Garden Bar At Element Eatery
5350 Medpace Wy
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Approved - Violations Abated
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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2 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 29, 2026
Not In Compliance
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other
Official wording
3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information
Inspector’s notes
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. General allergen signage needed for snacks served at bar. Keeping boxes from the snacks is sufficient to have available for consumers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.4(C)(4)Permits, training, and postings
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2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required. Observed hand sinks that were not properly stocked with hand soap. Employees are not washing hands when returning to work.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing
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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.
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 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. Observed heavy buildup within ice machine. Clean more frequently to reduce residues.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 29, 2026 · Original Source