Cincinnati, OH

Iris Read

Name: Iris Read
Address: 733 E Mcmillan St, Cincinnati, OH

733 E Mcmillan St

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 12, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups, sanitizer solution, and rags stored in the handwashing sink behind the bar. Ensure handwashing sinks are used for no purposes other than handwashing. PIC moved the items stored in the handwashing sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Jan 8, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

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. Operator was provided with an example of an employee health reporting policy. Operator assured employees would read and sign the employee health reporting policy. +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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency.

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, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 22, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 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.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils