ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 4, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Happy Chicks Bakery
4035 Hamilton Av
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 19, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2.3(C)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.3(C) - Hair restraints, effectiveness
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained. No hair restrain worn by person in charge. Corrected on site.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Unlabeled containers of seasame seeds and coconut. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
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3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Observed Small plants in pots by food contact surfaces on food prep.table. Keep non food items away from food prep. area to prevent contamination.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 4.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils
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4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Clean utensils stored in soiled tub on shelf below food prep. table.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 2, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 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. Mislabeled drink powder container. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 7.1(E)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(E) - X. Chemical - Sanitizers - Criteria
Inspector’s notes
The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces. Too much sanitizer in sanitizer solution used to wipe food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 25, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
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6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Need splash guards on both sides of hand washing sink in food prep. table to prevent contaimination of food around hand sink.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other
Official wording
6.4(J)(2) - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use
Inspector’s notes
Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's shirt decoration box in food prep.area. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 26, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.1(H)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.1(H) - Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Chiping Clay post used to store utensils. Replace container.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 15, 2023
Abated On-Site
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Unlabeled soap dish below 3 comp. sink. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials MUST BE labeled."
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source