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Cincinnati, OH

Hawthorne Market

977 Hawthorne Av

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. 1. Obseved missing vent cover in reach in milk cooler. Repair equipment.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. 1. Observed ceiling tiles missing in retail area. Repair ceiling.

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 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
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. Observed missing thermometer in reach in coolers around the facility. Place thermometers in the warmest part of the fridge.

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

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 8, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed a buildup on the wall next to back door and the wall above 3-compartment sink. They must be cleaned.

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, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 20.0(B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

20.0(B) - Replacement of existing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Existing equipment/facilities no longer meet requirements and must be replaced. Observed the cooler system leaking in walk-in cooler. It must be repaired.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

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