Cincinnati, OH

Graeter's

Name: Graeter's
Address: 511 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH

511 Walnut St

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 9, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(A)Other

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3.5(A) - Standards of Identity

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. Observed individual wrapped chocolate Coins and Cars with no Labels

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notedCode 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. Discontinue storing sanitizer bucket inside front counter hand 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.

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3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 19, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(A)Other

Official wording

3.5(A) - Standards of Identity

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. Observed chocolate cars and chocolate coins with no ingredient and other required information

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notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

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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. Observed Bodily clean up kit missing critical clean up chemicals. Replace Biohazard 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 issues

notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

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. Discontinue storing sanitizer bucket in hand 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.

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. The state of Ohio requires someone to be present during all hours of operation with a minimum of level I Food Safety training. Level I is also known as Person-in-charge training. Management is required to have level II. Training may be done on-line @statefoodsafety.com

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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 23, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(A)Other

Official wording

3.5(A) - Standards of Identity

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. Grab and go prepackaged cakes etc. are required to have the following labels: ID label, statement of responsibility, ingredient and sub ingredient list along with Net Weight

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notedCode 6.4(F)Other

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6.4(F) - Drying Mops

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 25, 2025

Approved - No Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed food stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed items on shelves.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION