Cincinnati, OH

Graeter's Inc

Name: Graeter's Inc
Address: 332 Ludlow Av, Cincinnati, OH

332 Ludlow Av

Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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When was Graeter's Inc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Jan 17, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026.
Has Graeter's Inc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 25, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

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. Working container of food observed not labeled with its contents.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s Notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Thermometers were observed missing from coolers.

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 temperature

notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official Wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s Notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. No choking posters observed available to the public in operation. +COS

In Plain English

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notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Ice cream freezers observed to have high accumulation of ice.

In Plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 4, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official Wording

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. Mop observed sitting in bucket and not hanging.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s Notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Thermometer observed missing inside cooler.

In Plain English

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notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Utensils observed sitting out on counter and directly on microwave.

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Freezers observed to be accumulating buildup of ice.

In Plain English

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notedCode 5.4(H)Other

Official Wording

5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered

Inspector’s Notes

There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Single service banana boats were observed stored facing up.

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.

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notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

Official Wording

6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s Notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee personal items observed above dishes and dish sink.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 3, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 23, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 2, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.4(I) - Manual warewashing

Inspector’s Notes

The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was less than 110° F. Had PIC change water so that it was above 110°F.

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.

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notedCode 3.2(Q)Other

Official Wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Toppings on ice cream bar are not covered during slow periods.

In Plain English

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official Wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s Notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Containers for toppings above blenders need identity labels of food inside.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

Official Wording

4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

A chemical sanitizer was improperly used. Chemical sanitizer Quat-ammonia had too hot of water, please maintain water temp at 75°F. Had PIC change water to correct temp.

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, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 3, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 7, 2024

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-04.8(G)(2)Other

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.8(G)(2) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-06.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 17, 2024

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed a gap around the floor drain at the dripper well. Seal the gap around the drain. *Eliminate potential access points."

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

notedCode 3717-1-04.8(G)(2)Other

Official Wording

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed single use spoons stored in varying directions. Store utensils in one direction to prevent barehand contact with the food contact portion of the spoon."

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-06.1(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.1(A) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings design The floors and coverings, walls and coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable."

Inspector’s Notes

"The panel running along the prep station is not removable and inhibits cleaning beneath the hand sink and 3 compartment sink - at the grease trap. There is also moisture trapped in this area. Remove the panels - facilitate access and cleaning to these areas."

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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s Notes

"Clean the floor area beneath the ice cream stations. Observed debris in this area. *Remove the tiles beneath the ice cream station to facilitate insect control."

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 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Eliminate the gap at the inaccessible area between the counter and ice cream freezer. The current caulking has broken down."

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, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source