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Cincinnati, OH

Nati-Q BBQ

100 E Court St

Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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4 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 3, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Interior of ovens are soiled--clean

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 3.4(C)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(C) - Thawing TCS

Inspector’s notes

TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed frozen chicken thawing in water at 82 degrees F--moved to cooler, still frozen

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.

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notedCode 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.

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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. Observed expired cheese sauce, green beans and baked beans--discarded. PIC to assure all TCS Foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 6, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty.

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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notedCode 6.2(I)(3)Facility maintenance

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6.2(I)(3) - Facilities: Lighting - intensity

Inspector’s notes

Exhaust ventilation hood systems were not designed to prevent dripping of grease or condensation.

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.

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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. remove non functional fryers and other equipments in back room

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 6, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 30, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(I)(1) - Facilities: Light bulbs - protective shielding

Inspector’s notes

The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor. Burnt out lights above cooking area Lights in the hood not shielded. Provide shields for all light bulbs

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 5, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

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