Cincinnati, OH

Greenwich Tavern

Name: Greenwich Tavern
Address: 2440 Gilbert Av, Cincinnati, OH

2440 Gilbert Av

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed gap under the back door of the facility. Obtaine door sweep or weather strip to close gap

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

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notedCode 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. Bleach water in a container was not labeled. Container was labeled. +COS

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.

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notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.

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 5.3(E)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.3(E) - Conveying sewage

Inspector’s notes

Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system. Operator state that mop water is disposed of in the toilet. Mop water must de disposed of at utility sink or in outside drain attached to facility. Operator assured practice would be discontinued and would dispose of mop water properly. +COS

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 20, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Per PIC leak in back has been repaired but is awaiting inspection by building department (no rain at time of inspection).

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 22, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "

Inspector’s notes

"Observed water at base of bar cooler and rusty interior."

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 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

"Observed floor in bar area taped and with holes in it. Observed substantial leak in back area of facility that extends to hallway to mens restroom. Observed gaps at bottom of doors to outside. Observed unsealed wood in women's restroom and gaps in wall towards bottom of wall."

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 3717-1-07.1(C)(1)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.1(C)(1) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-use as to law and label The operator is using a poisonous/toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturers directions. "

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed dichlorvos fly strip that was hung up in bar area. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Fly strip was voluntarily discarded by PIC. Pesticides need to be applied by a licensed pest control operator (other than incidental use of a general use pesticide to avoid immediate personal harm when label is followed)."

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 unsafely

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

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, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source