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Kroger #405

8241 Vine St

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9 inspections

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

May 6, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Make sure dispensers at 3-comp sink are checked daily for function and proper concentrations.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Sanitizer dispenser not working properly at time of inspection for deli. Manager will call for equipment repair.

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
notedCode 901:3-4-15(B)Other

Official wording

901:3-4-15(B) - Embargo

Inspector’s notes

Embargo of Food: Food suspected of being adulterated, or misbranded or baby food is expired. Observed a couple of baby foods that were expired. Please audit all low sale brands, items found from 2025. Pulled from shelves.

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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 16, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed caulk below 3 comp. Sink detached from wall causing gap meat room. Fill the gap.

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
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. Sides of condenser in meat cooler soiled.

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 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Hand sink in bakery was not draining properly.

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 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. No paper towels at hand sink in produce.

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
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 62 Observed trash below shelving beches in deli area.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Gap in filters above fryers in the. back area in deli.

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
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. box of single service service items stored on the floor in the back area in deli.

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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 27, 2025

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. Soiled exhaust fan in dairy walk in cooler. Filters unde the hood over fryer soiled.

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 7.1(E)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(E) - X. Chemical - Sanitizers - Criteria

Inspector’s notes

The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces. Too much sanitizer in pump on 3 comp. sink . Adjust conc.

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 4.5(B)(3)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. Slicer was not cleaned properly every 4 hours per person in charge. Slicer used for TCS food must be break down and wash, rinse and sanitize. 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
notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(b)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Raw eggs stored above yogurt. Keep raw animal food below ready to eat food to prevent contamination. 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
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Soiled ceiling vent in meat walk in. Soiled light shields on ceiling in produce 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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Condensor dripping little water on the floor. Lots of ice build up inside ice cream/bakery cooler.

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 24, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

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. Hand sink detached from the wall and tilted, pooling water on side in fron deli area. In meat room tile was peeling by condenser.

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
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Soiled exhaust fan in deli 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 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Soiled hand washing sink in deli front area. Clean hand sink regularly.

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(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Soiled light shield in produce area. Soiled ceiling vents where in room where seafood freezer room.

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 4.1(K)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(K)(2) - Food Thermometers

Inspector’s notes

Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to ±2° F in the intended range of use. Thermometer in cold case bread racks was not reading actual temp. in the case.

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
notedCode 4.1(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(C) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability

Inspector’s notes

Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Observed broken tub used for fried chicken coating. Replace tub.

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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 15, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 5, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

10 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Most filters on sided of the condensers in walk in cooler were soiled. Clean filters regularly to prevent contamination of food stored below.

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(J)(1)Other

Official wording

6.4(J)(1) - Facilities: Dressing area: Employee use

Inspector’s notes

Dressing rooms are not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment. Observed employee's shirt on steel table by food and food and food contact surfaces. Keep personal items away from food prep. area.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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. Single service containers stored on the floor in front of the hand sink in bakery. Keep it 6 inches above the floor.

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
notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles.

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 7.1(E)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(E) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces. Multi purpose cleaner used to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of chemical and use sanitizer in proper conc. to prevent chemical food poisoning.

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Soiled filters under the hood above fryer.Clean filters.

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 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. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials did not label with specific name of the chemical in spray bottles. All working contamainer are MUST BE labeled properly with the name of the chemical it hold.

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 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Access to handwashing facility blocked. Hand washing sink access blocked by single service item boxes in bakery area. Keep hand sink accessible at all time for hand washing.

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
notedCode 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Broken paper towel holder in deli.

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
notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Soiled sink in dish washing area and middle sink of 3 comp. sink. in deli area soiled. Keep all sink clean.

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, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 10, 2024

Abated On-Site

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Hand sink in meat and bakery dept. tilted towards front and pooling water. Resolve the issue. Replace all burned out lights in main freezer.REPEAT VIOLATION. The physical facilities were not maintained in good 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
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(H) - Violation - Facilities-Cleaning plumbing fixtures Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."

Inspector’s notes

"Soiled hand washing sink in meat and bakery area. Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained."

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 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Unlabeled seasoning bin in deli area by fryer. Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

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 3717-1-05.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(C)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facility-installation. Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."

Inspector’s notes

"Hand washing sink in meat dept does not provide water at a temperature =100° F."

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
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(J)(2)Other

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed employee's jackets on food and food contact surfaces in meat and bakery dept. Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Dented and crooked colander in use in meat dept. Broken chicken breading container in deli area. Discard all dented and broken food containers. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

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 10, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 27, 2023

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source

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