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Cincinnati, OH

Hilvers Catering

2724 Colerain Av

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

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Approved - Minor Violations

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed paint chipping in dish washing area, dry storage area, and top prep area. Repair.

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 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. Observed ice build up in freezers around the facility. Clean more often.

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 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed gap around window in top prep area. Close gaps around outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. 1. Observed leak in plumbing for dishwasher. Repair.

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.

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notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

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. Observed meat slicer on top floor prep area was not clean. Meat slicer was cleaned. +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.

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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. 1. Observed build up under equipment around the facility. Clean 2. Observed build up under three compartment sink. Clean

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 6.2(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.2(I)(1) - Lighting - intensity

Inspector’s notes

The light intensity was <10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor, in walk-in refrigerators, dry food storage areas, or in other areas during cleaning periods. 1. Observed less than 10 foot candles in walk in cooler in ground area. Obtain more lighting. 2. Observed less than 10 foot candles in basement area. Obatain more lighting.

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 4.3(B)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing

Inspector’s notes

Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning. Observed missing caulking on ground floor behind fixed equipment. Caulk

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, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 18, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 8, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 1, 2025

Not In Compliance

4 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

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 1. Observed a buildup of frost within the walk-in freezer in basement. It must be cleaned. 2. Observed a buildup within hand sink in basement bathroom. It must be cleaned.

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 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed hand sink in party-pack walk-in in disrepair. It must be fixed.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 3.4(J)Other

Official wording

3.4(J) - Conducting Special Process without a Required Variance

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not obtain a required variance from ODH or ODA. Observed facility using ROP without a variance. To use ROP, the foods being packaged must meet the requirements from section 3.4(K) of the food code.

In plain English

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

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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. 1. Observed a buildup beneath the prep sink in main kitchen. It must be cleaned. 2. Observed food debris under the party-pack tables. The floors 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, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 24, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed a buildup of ice within the walk-in freezer in the basement. It 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
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed the walk-in freezer downstairs leaking. It must be repaired.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. 1. Observed the ceiling above 3-compartment sink upstairs in disrepair. It must be repaired. 2. Observed the floor under the 3-compartment upstairs in disrepair. It must be repaired.

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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Observed a buildup of dust and wood chips on the floor of the attic storage area. It must be cleaned. 2. Observed a buildup of crumbs and food debris under and behind the grills and fryers. It 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
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed a buildup of food in the prep sink in party-pack cooler. It must be cleaned.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(I)(1) - Facilities: Light bulbs - protective shielding

Inspector’s notes

Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas. Observed lights missing shatter-resistant covering in food areas. They must be replaced.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. 1. Observed missing ceiling tiles in food storage and prep areas. They must be replaced. 2. Observed absorbent holes under the 3-compartment sink. They must be filled to allow cleaning (must be waterproof).

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, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 1, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed floors under 3-compartment sink in upstairs and downstairs kitchen in disrepair. They must be repaired. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a build up of dust on the air ducts above oven area. The dust must be removed to prevent food contamination. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

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 3717-1-02.4(C)(9)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(9) - Violation - PIC Duties-Maintaining Temperatures The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed salad dressing (bottle states ""must be refrigerated after opening) temperature not being monitored. The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manager advised it had recently been opened. Salad dressing was moved to the cooler."

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 3717-1-05.4(H)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed trashcan in unisex bathroom without a lid. Trashcans in women's/unisex bathrooms must be covered. There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

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, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source

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