Cincinnati, OH

Hart& Cru

Name: Hart& Cru
Address: 1206 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH

1206 Broadway

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Hart& Cru last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 10 inspections on record, from Feb 1, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Hart& Cru ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 1, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 29, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s Notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed several food items that were held past the discard date indicated on the date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food is discarded when the date mark exceeds the required time/temperature combination. PIC discarded the out-of-date food items

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. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim was not accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim is posted in an area that is accessible to the public. PIC posted the instructions for removing food of a choking victim in an area that is accessible to the public.

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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 5, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 28, 2026

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

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. PIC was given a copy of the ODH First Aid for Food Chocking poster to post in an accessible area.

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)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. Observed a rack with soiled shelves that is used to store clean utensils. Ensure clean utensils are stored in a clean, dry location that is protected from contamination and is at least six inches off of the floor.

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 3.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law

Inspector’s Notes

Food is from an unapproved source.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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. Observed a spray bottle containing cleaner that was not labeled. Ensure working containers of chemicals/cleaners are labeled with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled the working container with the common name of the chemical. +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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

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

Official Wording

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. PIC was given a copy of the ODH Clean-up Guidance for Vomit/Fecal Accidents to post for employees to review. +COS

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 20, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 5, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Feb 27, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 20, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.4(F)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(F)(1) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse containers do not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers. PIC placed service request with property management.

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, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 5, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 6, 2024

Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-03.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.1(A)(1) - Violation - Sources compliance with food law Food is from an unapproved source."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 1, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-03.1(A)(1)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.1(A)(1) - Violation - Sources compliance with food law Food is from an unapproved source."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Facility did not ensure that source of prepared food was licensed to sell off the site of production to a business. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food source needs to be properly licensed to sell off the site of production to another business prior to selling products. PIC said that they would reach out to restaurant owner."

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source