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Cincinnati, OH

McDonalds

5341 Glenway Av

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Mar 24, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

12 recorded violations

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. Cleaned equipments,cleaned utensils stored on dirty surface by the dishwasher.

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 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.

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 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Health policy was-not included all the diseases transmit through food.

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 issues
notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoop stored on a dirty surfaces in two locations.

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 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.

In plain English

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

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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. Floor soiled in the walking cooler, walking in the freezer and through the facility.

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 4.8(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.

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 2.4(C)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not ensuring that employees or other people entering the food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas comply with the Ohio Uniform Food Code.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F. Handwashing sinks in the Restrooms are not providing at least 85 Fahrenheit.

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 4.5(B)(4)(e)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough.

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 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Inspector’s notes

FSO license not displayed onsite.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4.8(F)Other

Official wording

4.8(F) - Storage - Excluded Locations

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area.

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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Mar 24, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 12, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Jul 11, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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 the drainboard for the ice machine soiled and requires cleaning and sanitizing.

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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.4(I)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control

Inspector’s notes

Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable. -Observed no written procedures for TCS foods held using time as a public health control (4hours). Ensure every food item that will be held using time as a public health control listed on the written procedures and written procedures updated if/when food items and the 4hours procedure changes. -Employees were following the right public health control procedure. Written procedures must be always available on-site, i.e. posted somewhere in the facility.

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 temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. -Observed the handle for the faucet of the sink at the prep area leaking. PIC stated issue will be noted on the work 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, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 5, 2024

Abated On-Site

3 recorded violations

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: Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty. -Observed the ice machine drainboard soiled in debris. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The ice machine usage is discontinued until it has been cleaned and sanitized."

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 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."

Inspector’s notes

"Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. -Observed some boxes of food stored directly on the floor. Ensure all foods are stored 6-inches above the floor to ensure the foods are not contaminated."

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 3717-1-06.4(F)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."

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, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 28, 2024

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

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: Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty. -Observed the ice machine drainboard soiled in debris. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The ice machine usage is discontinued until it has been cleaned and sanitized."

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 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."

Inspector’s notes

"Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. -Observed some boxes of food stored directly on the floor. Ensure all foods are stored 6-inches above the floor to ensure the foods are not contaminated."

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 3717-1-06.4(F)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."

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, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

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