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
Cincinnati, OH
Honky Tonk & Emporium
2406 Spring Grove Av
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Approved - No Violations
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 15, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 8, 2025
Not In Compliance
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
3 recorded violations
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 of grease under the fryer. 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 problemsnotedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
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. Each employee must sign an employee health policy.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 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 soda gun leaking. 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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 24, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.1(M)(3)Other
Official wording
6.1(M)(3) - Facilities
Inspector’s notes
Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents. Observed a gap between floor and door at back door. A doorsweep must be installed to prevent the entrance of pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 4, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(C)(8)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed ice machine with hole above ice. Ice must be covered during storage.
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 contaminationnotedCode 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 within the ice machine. 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 contaminationnotedCode 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 in the corner behind ice machine. It must be cleaned. 2. Observed a buildup behind the freezer in back storage area. 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 problemsnotedCode 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. Observed a hole in the wall in mop closet. 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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source