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Cincinnati, OH

Mercy Mcauley High School

6000 Oakwood Av

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 23, 2026

Not In Compliance

7 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(G)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities - Numbers and Capacities

Inspector’s notes

The food facility had an insufficient number of hand washing sinks necessary for their convenient use or a number fewer than what is mandated by the Ohio plumbing code. Handwashing sink in food prep area removed. No other handwashing sink in FSO.

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 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

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. Procedures for response to vomit/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 issues
notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Two pitchers of liquid stored in four-door cooler on food service line are not labeled to identify the contents.

In plain English

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

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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. Outer opening doors to loading dock have gap and space between that allow entry of pests in to the fso

In plain English

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

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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. Prep sink used for handwashing has no hand drying provision provided

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 2.2(D)Handwashing

Official wording

2.2(D) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - Where to Wash

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) were not washing hands in a handwashing sink. Handwashing sink removed, FSO employees using a prep sink for handwashing.

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 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Prep sink used and handwashing sink does not have hand cleanser supplied

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 22, 2025

Approved - No Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Expired FSO license displayed. License applied for at previous inspection Spring 2025

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 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. Doors to exterior loading dock/dumpster have space that allows for the entry of pests.

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, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 14, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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. FSO license not renewed, has been operating without a license.

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 4.1(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. Hot holding cabinet does not have a thermometer installed in the interior of he equipment.

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
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. Handwashing sinks (2) in the FSO have clogged and slow running drains.

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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 17, 2024

Not In Compliance

5 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. The ceiling is missing in the manager's office. The hand-washing sink in the food prep area has a clogged, slow running drain. The hand-washing sink in the dish room has a leak at the faucet. Walk-in cooler 2 has possible mold accumulation on the ceiling in front of the refrigeration fans.

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 5.4(G)(3)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(G)(3) - Refuse

Inspector’s notes

Refuse receptacle is not provided at each hand sink where using paper towels. Hand-washing sinks in the dish room and in the food prep area do not have waste receptacles provided.

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 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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. Individual salads, fresh fruit cups, fresh vegetable cups do not have any date marking.

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
notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Walk-in cooler2 has a container of possible pineapple chunks not labeled as to contents or date marked.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler2 has an opened package of hot dogs with no date marking.

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, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 23, 2024

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Observed custodial room by food service line, mop stored in mop bucket, not in position that allows air drying.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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. Observed fruit, vegetable, pudding, and yogurt with granola cups prepared in the FSO with no date marking on the cup or tray. Refrigerated RTE TCS foods should be labeled with preparation date, use by date, discard date according to the code.

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
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. Observed hand-wash only sink being used for soaking food pan. Handwashing sinks should be used only for handwashing.

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 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. Observed ice machine with ice scoop stored in contact with the ice.

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(Y)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed 4-door hot holding cabinet with no interior thermometer in place.

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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 27, 2023

Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(A)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(A) - Violation - Equipment-Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. "

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 15, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.1(Y)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed hot holding cabinet and 6-door cold hold with no thermometer in place in the interior compartment of the equipment."

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
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(2)Other

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(2) - Violation - PIC Duties-unnecessary person There were persons unnecessary to the operation present in restricted areas."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed student on food service line prepping, assembling and serving food. Students (2) are in place of food service worker who is out due to illness. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Students age 15 or older can assist in the food service operation in roles that do not include the prepping, assembling and serving of food."

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed TCS fresh fruit cups, raw vegetable cups and yogurt parfaits that are prepared in the food service facility not date marked. CORRECTIVE ACTION: TCS ready-to-eat refrigerated foods prepared in the facility and refrigerated more than 24 hours should be date marked as a control for food safety."

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 3717-1-04.2(A)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(A) - Violation - Equipment-Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. "

Inspector’s notes

"Observed 6-door cold holding equipment in FSO prep area with equipment thermometer reading 44 degrees and internal thermometer reading 46 degrees. Temperatures should be maintained at 42degrees"

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, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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