Cincinnati, OH

Hammer & Nails

Name: Hammer & Nails
Address: 3384 Erie Av, Cincinnati, OH

3384 Erie Av

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 18, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Mold on deep freezer gasket. Clean or replace gasket.

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 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

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5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Hand washing sink in bar was leaking. Fix leak.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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. Broom and dust pan stored by clean glass ware. Keep all cleaning tools in a separate space away from food and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 26, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(K)Pests

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6.4(K) - Controlling Pests

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Rid premises of flying insects. Disposed on fruit debris daily

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

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2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health

Inspector’s notes

License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Implement and maintain Employee Health Policy--

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 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.

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

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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 bottles, strainers etc in hand sinks are to at bar

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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6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Remove unused cooler at 2nd story bar

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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 25, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

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5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

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5.4(P) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items.

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 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

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5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink--Hand sink to be used only for hand washing

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.