Cincinnati, OH

Hrc - Constant Grind

Name: Hrc - Constant Grind
Address: 1000 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH

1000 Broadway

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 24, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

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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)(2)Food temperature

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4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Observed that there were no irreversible registering temperature indicators available in the facility. Ensure irreversible registering temperature indicators are available for the hot water sanitizing warewashing machines

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 2, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature

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3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Date marking did not include the preparation date in the 7 days, allowing for 8 day use. Operator will change SOP's and re date mark all food.

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notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

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5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Inspector’s notes

A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter.

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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 21, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage

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5.1(D) - Backflow Prevention- Air Gap: Water Supply Inlet

Inspector’s notes

The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. Observed pitcher rinser down in sink connected to faucet without approved backflow preventer or air gap on water supply. Pitcher rinser was disconnected. Should facility have questions on backflow devices, contact Cincinnati Plumbing Department (513-352-3280). +COS

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 7, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(S)(1)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(1) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not repaired according to the Ohio building code. Observed drip from faucet.

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 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.

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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 28, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

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3.5(C) - Food labels

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. Observed salad wrap that was missing ingredient.

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.

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notedCode 4.4(N)Contamination

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4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Observed inadequate sanitizer in dispensed solution. Sanitizer dispenser was adjusted to dispense adequate sanitizer.

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 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

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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. Observed chemical dispenser that was connected to mop faucet in a way that could put continuous backpressure on backflow device.

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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 6, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed packaged items where ingredient list was cutoff. "

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-04.4(N)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 19, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(N)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(N) - Violation - Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed sanitizer from dispenser that did not have adequate quaternary ammonia concentration. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Facility contacted food employee to bring new bottle of sanitizer to location."

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 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed chef salad that was missing milk allergen, observed salad and sandwich missing sub ingredients and allergen, Observed coated pretzel missing allergen. Items were pulled from self service area so that they could be relabeled."

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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