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Lincoln Crawford Care Center

1346 Lincoln Av

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 14, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Drying Mops

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. In use mop observed not hanging to dry when not in use.

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notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed back door left open by kitchen facility. Observed back door is not properly sealed against pests when closed.

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notedCode 5.4(H)Other

Official wording

5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered

Inspector’s notes

There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

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3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

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. Sliced meats in cooler were observed not properly date marked. +COS

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 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. Observed dust buildup on ceiling and vents near food prep 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.

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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. Thermometer in cooler not placed correctly. +COS

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 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 area next to trash dumpster with litter and refuse on the ground around it.

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, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed personal items that were contaminating plates. Spoke with person in charge about storing personal items away to prevent contamination.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 17, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed clean dishes with a cellphone stored on the food contact surface. Had PIC re-wash plates that were contaminated. +COS

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 4.1(C)(1-4)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(C)(1-4) - 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 plastic cutting board with deep scores and chips of plastic. Gave to PIC to be discarded. +COS

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 13, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(I)Other

Official wording

6.4(I) - Closing Toilet Room Doors

Inspector’s notes

Toilet room doors are not being kept closed during normal business times.

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle in mop storage room. PIC discarded bottle.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.3(C)(1)Other

Official wording

6.3(C)(1) - Facilities: Employee accommodations: Location

Inspector’s notes

Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco are located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not protected from contamination. Observed personal drinks in food service areas, please keep all drinks on the lowest shelf so that if a spill were to occur equipment or food will not be contaminated.

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

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Air gap needs repaired due to backflow of water out of bottom portion of the pipe. Please have a certified plumber come out and clean the drain to prevent backflow of waste water.

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.

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notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed mold buildup in ice machine. Had operator discontinue ice until machine has been fully cleaned.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 6, 2024

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(A) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings design The floors and coverings, walls and coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-06.1(M)(1)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 13, 2023

Abated On-Site

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Clean the walls in the dishwashing room - along the machine line. There is mold/soil build up on the walls."

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 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing room. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that all secondary chemical storage containers are labeled with the common name of the chemicals within."

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-06.1(M)(1)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a damaged door sweep at the dock door. Repair/replace the damaged door sweep. Eliminate the gap between the door bottom and ground."

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Clean the filters within the ventilation hood. Observed dust build up on the grates."

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed soil build up within the ice machine. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean and sanitize all interior surfaces and water lines within the ice machine."

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 3717-1-06.1(M)(3)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed opened dock door and opened kitchen door. Keep the doors closed to prevent the entry of pest . There is a forest behind the facility."

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 3717-1-06.1(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(A) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings design The floors and coverings, walls and coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed numerous pourous ceiling tiles in the kitchen. All tiles in the dish room and kitchen must be non absorbent/ non pourous. Replace the tiles."

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 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed employee personal beverage stored above food items intended for residents Keep personal food items away from / below food and equipment used in the facility."

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, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source

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