ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 3, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Mavericks Restobar & Lounge
601 Vine St
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Approved - Violations Abated
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7 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 17, 2026
Not In Compliance
10 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. PIC to assure all open processed and prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Observed chicken wings in walk in cooler dated 7/2/26-10/2/26. Date marking should reflect the date opened or prepared plus six days for a total of no more than 1 week. Frozen foods pulled from freezer to cooler must be re-dated. Cheese may be given a shelf life of 21 days
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other
Official wording
3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information
Inspector’s notes
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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. Observed base of faucet at three comp sink dripping-repair
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 problemsnotedCode 2.4(B)(2)(p)Employee health and hygiene
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2.4(B)(2)(p) - I. Employee Health - Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. Implement and maintain Employee Health Policy
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
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2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Expired Deli meat (6/22). Discarded
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods. Disclaimer must be added to consumer advisory on menu. Consumer advisory must also be added to cocktail menu for eggs added to Sours
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(L)Equipment and utensils
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3.2(L) - Linens and napkins - Use Limitation
Inspector’s notes
Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food. Observed linens atop and beneath cooked chicken in walk in 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 issuesnotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed puddled water in cooler holding hummus and flat breads-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 issuesnotedCode 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.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 25, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance
Official wording
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.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 30, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 29, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 26, 2024
CLOS-NO - No Violations Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source