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Cincinnati, OH

Moxy

113 W Elder St

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 5, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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. Pipe beneath three compartment sink is leaking-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 problems
notedCode 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 Frange--Discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code. Shelf life is not to exceed the day prepared plus 6 days for most foods

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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. Ohio requires someone to be present during all hours of operation with a minimum of level I Food Safety Training

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 21, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

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.

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(L)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(L) - Linens and napkins - Use Limitation

Inspector’s notes

Linens are being inappropriately used in contact with food. Discontinue storing foods in contact with linens (Blueberries)

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(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.

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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed. The state of Ohio requires someone to be present during all hours of operation with a minimum of level I Food safety training. Training may be done on-line @ statefoodsafety.com

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(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. Discontinue storing food containers directly on floor in basement--adjust all shelving to 6 inches off floor

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 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. Discontinue storing scoop in sugar

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 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.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health

Inspector’s notes

License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Implement and maintain Employee Health Policy-information provided

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 8, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

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, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 8, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 8, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 20, 2023

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source

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