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Cincinnati, OH

Junker's Tavern

4156 Langland St

Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 26, 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. Dusty counter above beer cooler. Sticky soft drink nozzle handle.

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 Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Mold inside ice machine. Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine thoroughly and regularly. Monthly. Corrected on site.

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, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 15, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(K)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed rats droppings in bar cabinets. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean droppings hire professional pest control to get rid of rats."

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 16, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 21, 2024

Not In Compliance

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories. No sign posted at bar hand 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.

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notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Chemicals was hanging on hand washing sink. Keep chemicals away or below hand sink.

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 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. Soiled soft drink nozzle holder. Clean nozzle throughly and regularly. Soiled 3 comp. sink. Keep it 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 6.4(K)Pests

Official wording

6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:

Inspector’s notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed lots of mice and rat droppings inside cabinets below counter. Clean droppings and check if fresh droppings find again. Increase your pest control until stop seeing droppings and mice or rat activity.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner labeled as sanitizer. Label all chemical with the content in bottle to prevent contamination.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled nozzle washed in hand washing sink. Use hand sink for hand washing only.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source

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