Cincinnati, OH

Mt Adams Grill Inc

Name: Mt Adams Grill Inc
Address: 938 Hatch St, Cincinnati, OH

938 Hatch St

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 21, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed dust accumulation on the metal rack shelfs used in the kitchen. Must be cleaned.

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 3Contamination

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3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented

Inspector’s notes

Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented. Observed water bottle stored inside the ice machine. Person in charge removed the water bottle.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

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 soiled soda gun nozzle at the bar. Person in charge removed the nozzles for cleaning.

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notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

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6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items. Observed employees personal phone on a kitchen counter. Phones should be stored in designated non-food prep areas, such as lockers, shelves away from prep areas, or personal storage bins.

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

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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed ambient air thermometers are missing or not working in some of the refrigeration units. A temperature measuring device must be present to ensure proper monitoring.

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, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

May 22, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Observed various portions of sliced cheese with no discard date. PIC indicated items were sliced on 1/6/26. PIC to ensure all required food items are properly date marked.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed various food items stored on flooring in walk-in coolers. Discontinue practice.

In plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 6, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 28, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination

Inspector’s notes

Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed employee grab piece of cooked bacon with bare hand and eat in kitchen area.

In plain English

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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. Observed various bulk, opened RTE/TCS deli meats, held in main basement walk in cooler, with no discard date. PIC indicated products were opened on 1/26/25 and 1/27/25. Items were properly date marked.

In plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 24, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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 various RTE, TCS foods prepared within facility with no discard date. PIC indicated observed foods were made 1-2 days prior to inspection. PIC to ensure all required date marking is completed.

In plain English

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notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Observed 0ppm chlorine solution produced at basement mechanical dish machine. Empty container of sanitizer observed.

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 3.2(Q)Other

Official wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed food item containers stored directly on walk-in cooler flooring. Discontinue practice.

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, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 30, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

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 bulk TCS foods stored on walk in cooler floor. Discontinue practice."

In plain English

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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 soiled. Observed chef knifes stored as clean, soiled with food residues. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Equipment designated for warewashing prior to next usage."

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(M)(5)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(M)(5) - Violation - Wiping cloth-use limitations Container of wiping cloth solution is stored on the floor or in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles."

Inspector’s notes

"Wiping cloth-use limitations Container of wiping cloth solution is stored on the floor or in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles. Observed container of QAC solution stored on top of kitchen reach in freezer. Food employee relocated container to bottom storage shelving."