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Quick Answers
When was Hello Honey last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
10 inspections on record, from Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Hello Honey ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 29, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 29, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature
Official Wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Observed buildup on gaskets of deep freezers, please clean. Make sure freezers get defrosted periodically so ice buildup isn't too thick.
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.
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s Notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
Observed food safety certificate but no Ohio manager certification from Ohio department of Health. Emailed application for PIC to send into state.
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.
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
During inspection, PIC was unaware of location for sanitizer test strips. Make sure testing is completed daily so sanitizer is not to weak or strong.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 5, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 22, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(F)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.4(F)(2) - Warewashing sinks: Use Limitation
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or sanitized.
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.
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Single use containers stored directly on the floor
All food containers shall be stored six inches from the floor on a clean dry place.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 30, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Ice cream holder is soiled dirty moldy plastic.
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.
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
Waffle mix stored in a refrigerator without date mark
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.
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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.
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 5, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
5.1(B)(1) - Approved system and cleanable fixtures
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code.
Waste pipe from the three compartment sink is leaking.
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.
Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.
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.
Temperature measuring devices are missing for two coolers.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 5, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 20, 2024
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(B)(4)(g)Contamination
Official Wording
4.5(B)(4)(g) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
In-use utensils or their water storage container not cleaned frequently enough.
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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
3701-21-02(H) - Display of License
Inspector’s Notes
FSO license not displayed
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.
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Three compartment sink is leaking.
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.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
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.
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 18, 2024
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-02.1(A)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
"3717-1-02.1(A) - Violation - PIC Must Require Employee Reporting License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
Inspector’s Notes
"PIC Must Require Employee Reporting
No sick policy
License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s Notes
"Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency.
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 2, 2023
Not Abated
13 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-04.6(C)(3)Chemicals
Official Wording
"3717-1-04.6(C)(3) - Violation - Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH."
Inspector’s Notes
"Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH."
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.
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
"PIC-Level 2 Certification
No manager has level 2 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.
"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
Inspector’s Notes
"PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 3717-1-04.2(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
"3717-1-04.2(C) - Violation - Drainboards Drainboards are not large enough."
Inspector’s Notes
"Drainboards
Drainboards are not large enough."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
Inspector’s Notes
"Ware washing equipment-cleaning frequency.
Three compartment sink and components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."
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.
"OBSERVATION: Dishes still soiled after cleaning
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Re wash all the dishes, sanitize then air dry"
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.
notedCode 3717-1-02.1(A)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
"3717-1-02.1(A) - Violation - PIC Must Require Employee Reporting License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
Inspector’s Notes
"PIC Must Require Employee Reporting
No sick policy
License holder did not require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law."
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.
notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."
Inspector’s Notes
"Display of License
FSO license not displayed onsite ."
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.
"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
Inspector’s Notes
"Sanitizing solutions-testing devices.
There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(1) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks."
Inspector’s Notes
"Wiping cloths-use limitation
Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks."
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.
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s Notes
"Food Storage containers-common name ID
Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
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.
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling
Official Wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."
Inspector’s Notes
"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Discard all the undated food items"
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.