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When was Hilmon School 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: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Dec 18, 2023 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Hilmon School ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 18, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 29, 2026
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 buildup of debris on floors under drainage hole mat. Ensure to clean as often as necessary.
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, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 27, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination
Official Wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s Notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
Food boxes observed stored directly on floor.
+COS
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.
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
Did not observe any food borne illness reporting policy in operation.
+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.
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.
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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO
Inspector’s Notes
No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.
Choking posters observed to not be placed where needed.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 30, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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.
No state manager certificate. Send your Serve Safe to Ohio Dept. Of Health food division to get state manager level 2 certificate.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 8, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(G)(3)Other
Official Wording
4.8(G)(3) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling
Inspector’s Notes
Single-service articles that are intended for food-or lip-contact were not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
Clean utensils stored in drawer while there handles in various direction. Keep handles in one direction to prevent touching food food contact surfaces.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s Notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.
Implement and maintaine.
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.
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.
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.
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s Notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch.
Soiled can opener blade. Clean can opener daily 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.
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
Staff food stored with children's food. Keep it below or inseparate refrigrator.
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Heavily soiled cooler where bottles of milk stored.
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, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 12, 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.
Soiled cooler wher cheese and water stored acros closet.
Two drawers close to hand washing sink was soiled with debris.
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.
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s Notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.
Implemtn and maintain. REPEAT VIOLATION
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.
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. Repeat Violation
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.
4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency.
Soiled can opener blade. Clean can opener daily.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 14, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.8(F)Other
Official Wording
4.8(F) - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area.
Observed single use items stored on floor, needs to be stored 6 inches above floor.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
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.
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.
3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination
Inspector’s Notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
Observed lettuce uncovered in fridge, needs to be covered.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s Notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Handsink was soiled, needs to 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.
"White cooler shelves and mittens drawers soiled.
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
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(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
Inspector’s Notes
"Employee's food and children medicine stored above consumer's food items. Keep these items below consumer's food items to prevent contamination.
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."
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.