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Cincinnati, OH

Ivory House

2998 Harrison Av

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 8, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surfacesunable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 11, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 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. Dusty knife holder. Soiled vents above food containers in line cooler. Clean vents regularly. Filter soiled with dirt and dust on line cooler.

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 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled water bottle.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Expired ready to eat food on shelf of walk in cooler. Ready-to-eat, TCS food was MUST BE discarded by the date mark or when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Corrected on site.

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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notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. No thermometer in line cooler across stove. Provide thermometer to check daily temp.

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 4.4(Q)(3)Food temperature

Official wording

4.4(Q)(3) - Ambient Air Temperature, Water Pressure, and Water Temperature Devices - Good Repair/Calibration

Inspector’s notes

Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices were not maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Cooler leaking on bottom shelf and pooling water. Fix the problem.

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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Clean utensils stored in soiled container. Corrected on site.

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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 8, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. -Observe the fan vent in the walk-in refrigerator soiled in 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 21, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 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. -Observed the fan vents in the walk-in refrigerator soiled in 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3.2(J)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens

Inspector’s notes

Food is contacting an unclean surface. -Observed the ice machine soiled and requires cleaning and sanitizing. PIC stated that ice machine will be cleaned and sanitized.

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

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 5, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 14, 2024

Not Abated

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. -Observed some already cleaned cutleries stored with their food contact surfaces exposed improperly. Ensure the food contact surface are inverted to prevented them from being contaminated."

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 3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. -Observed a crate of shelled raw eggs stored above some RTE foods CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC removed the shelled eggs and separated it properly."

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 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food (beef) that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC stated that food item was prepared a day prior and would be date marked accordingly with the preparation and discard date."

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
notedCode 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no chlorine test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer for the warewashing available on-site. **3-compartment sink had the available sanitizer test kit**"

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 3717-1-03.2(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Observed a bowl of chocolate chips stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC covered the affected food item during inspection."

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 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

"Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled. -Observed beef in refrigerator not labeled with the required food labeling information."

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, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

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