Cincinnati, OH

Hays Elementary

Name: Hays Elementary
Address: 1030 Cutter St, Cincinnati, OH

1030 Cutter St

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(S)Other

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3.2(S) - Vended TCS Food - Original Container

Inspector’s notes

Vended food items were removed from the original package. Frozen food items were removed from original packaging and are in the freezer without any labeling.

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

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notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

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3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Cheese opened in walk-in refrigerator was undated. Item thrown away and employees educated on proper date marking.

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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.

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notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

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4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored and not within an effective sanitizing range at time of inspection.

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 4.1(Z)Food temperature

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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Secondary thermometer inaccurate. Facility should have a reliable, digital backup thermometer.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Cheese open in walk-in refrigerator not dated. Item thrown away-COS

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notedCode 4.2(G)(1)Food temperature

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4.2(G)(1) - Food temperature measuring devices.

Inspector’s notes

The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. Main thermometer was not functioning. Employees sharing thermometer that is functioning.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 6, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Kitchen manager does not have manager certification in food protection.

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.

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notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer buckets were not monitored and not within an effective range. -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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 19, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. TCS meat and cheese cups were not labeled with date or product. Cups were thrown away and corrected on site.

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notedCode 3.2(R)Other

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3.2(R) - Food storage

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored in an unapproved location. TCS food was incorrectly stored in freezer. Items were discarded to correct on site.

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

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notedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. There was no test kit to measure the concentration of sanitizer used on cafeteria tables, as it is a peroxide solution. Solution was changed to the standard quat, that can be tested. Quat solution will be used going forward. Corrected on site.

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 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

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3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Explained to all staff present that wet wiping cloths are to be maintain in sanitizer solution when not in use. Corrected on site.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 7, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Person in charge does not have ServSafe credentials.

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.

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notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Sanitizer was not within rage to be effective. All buckets were emptied and refilled, then checked and verified at effective concentration. -Corrected On Site

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 3.2(V)Other

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3.2(V) - Condiments

Inspector’s notes

Condiments are not adequately protected from contamination. Barbeque sauce was opened and not located in the refrigerator, as the label indicated. This item was thrown away. -Corrected on Site

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 7, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 29, 2023

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"Person in charge has not completed level 2 ServSafe."

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source