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Gilbert Marathon

2340 Gilbert Av

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 17, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 13, 2026

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

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. Observed no hand drying provisions by the hand-washing sink in the ware washing area.

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 4.2(K)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability

Inspector’s notes

Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation. Observed no sanitizer available for use during the time of the inspection. Ensure sanitizer is available for employees to clean and sanitize equipment during all hours of operation

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
notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high-risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.

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 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed dust build-up on the exhaust air ducts above the sales floor area. Ensure exhaust air ducts are cleaned more 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 2.4(C)(12)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(12) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 7, 2026

Not In Compliance

7 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. Observed no hand cleanser by the handwashing sink in the ware washing area. PIC placed hand cleanser by the handwashing sink.

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 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. Observed a working container of sugar that was not labeled in the coffee area. Ensure food removed from its original packaging and that is not easily recognizable is labeled with the common name of the food. PIC labeled the container of sugar. +COS

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.4(C)(12)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(12) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils.

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. Observed no hand drying provisions by the hand washing sink in the ware washing area.

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 4.2(K)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(K) - Cleaning agents and sanitizers - availability

Inspector’s notes

Cleaning agents or chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils were not provided or available for use during all hours of operation. Observed no sanitizer available for use during the time of the inspection. Ensure sanitizer is available for employees to clean and sanitize equipment during all hours of operation.

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
notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.

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 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed dust build-up on the exhaust air ducts above the sales floor area. Ensure exhaust air ducts are cleaned more 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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. PIC placed paper towels by handwashing sink in ware washing area. +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.

More about handwashing problems
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. PIC placed hand soap by handwashing sink. +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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed dim lights and lightbulbs that were not working in walk in cooler.

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 25, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Handwashing sink near three compartment sink did not have hand soap. Hand soap was provided. Ensure handwashing sink is properly supplied with hand cleanser and hand drying provision at all times.

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, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 2, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(C) - Food labels

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. Observed ice that was not labeled with a responsibility statement.

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 problems
notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Observed no hand drying provision by handwashing sink.

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, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 19, 2024

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(P) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items."

Inspector’s notes

"Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables has debris."

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
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."

Inspector’s notes

"In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoop was stored on top of ice machine. Ice scoop was moved."

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 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled (bags of ice)."

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source

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