Cincinnati, OH

Kellogg Ave Shell #19

Name: Kellogg Ave Shell #19
Address: 4525 Kellogg Av, Cincinnati, OH

4525 Kellogg Av

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Observed non-functioning equipment on the counter of the beverage station. Ensure non-functioning equipment is repaired or removed from the premises.

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.

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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. Observed tires and a tv stored within the refuse enclosure. Ensure all unnecessary items are removed from the enclosure.

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.

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notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed that the cabinets under the counters by the beverage station were soiled. Ensure the inside of the cabinets are cleaned more frequently.

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(A)Facility maintenance

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6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed damage to the wall by the three-compartment sink. Ensure walls are repaired after having been damaged.

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, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(I)Other

Official wording

5.1(I) - Service Sink- Number

Inspector’s notes

One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5.1(G)Handwashing

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5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities - Numbers and Capacities

Inspector’s notes

The food facility had an insufficient number of hand washing sinks necessary for their convenient use or a number fewer than what is mandated by the Ohio plumbing code. Observed no handwashing sink in bathroom and no handwashing sink in three compartment sink area. PIC put food equipment needing ware washing out of service so that three compartment sink could be used as handwashing sink until new handwashing sink is installed. Ensure proper plumbing permits are obtained for changing/adding fixtures (513-352-3280).

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.

Jun 14, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(G)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities

Inspector’s notes

This food facility does not have the required number of conveniently located handwashing sinks. Observed no handwashing sink for three compartment sink area. Bathroom has combined utility sink and mop sink that has been observed on multiple occasions made inaccessible by its use as a mop sink. Contact senior inspector to determine location and permitting process for hand sinks.

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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5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Access to handwashing facility blocked. Observed hose that was left on utility sink that is the bathroom handwashing sink. Hose was removed.

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.

Official wording

5.1(D) - Backflow prevention

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 hose that was connected to faucet on mop sink/handwashing sink in bathroom without a backflow prevention device. Hose was removed.

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

notedCode 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 tiling, wall, and shelf above three compartment sink in bad repair.

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, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source