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Cincinnati, OH

Lookout Joe

3181 Linwood Av

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Violations Abated
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The full inspection history

9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 22, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 18, 2026

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

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. Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ensure the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine are clean to the sight and touch.

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 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 a buildup of dust on ceiling fixtures and ledges above the food prep area. Ensure the ceiling fixtures and ledges are cleaned more frequently and maintained 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.

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notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim were not accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are posted in an area that is accessible to the public. PIC posted the instructions for removing food of a choking victim in an area that is accessible to the public.

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, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 2, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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 a build up of dust on utility lines and ledges above the ware washing/prep area. Ensure the area is 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.

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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 gaps in the weather striping on the front exterior door. Ensure outer openings are protected from the entry of pests by repairing weather stripping.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep scores and scratches on the facility's cutting boards that prevent the cutting boards from being effectively cleaned and sanitized. Ensure cutting boards are resurfaced or replaced.

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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 22, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 5, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in back handwashing sink. Pitcher was removed. +COS

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 21, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed Toddy that was holding at 52°F for over 4 hours. Toddy was voluntarily discarded by operator.

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) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor in back storage 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.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 2, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Facility discontinued using handwashing sink for other uses.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 2, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(G)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(G) - Violation - Handwashing facilities-number, location This food facility does not have the required number of conveniently located handwashing sinks."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed no handwashing sink in coffee bean portioning room."

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 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."

Inspector’s notes

"Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."

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, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 29, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(L)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(L)(1) - Violation - Handwashing facilities Handwashing facility is not located to allow convenient use by employees."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed no handwashing in storage room where unpackaged food is weighed."

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 3717-1-07.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed chemicals stored over single use items in storage room of facility. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC addressed storage. Discussed importance of separating chemicals from clean linens, utensils, equipment, single-use/service items."

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, Sep 29, 2023 · Original Source

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