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Nativity School Fso

5936 Ridge Av

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed chicken at 119 degrees -PIC reheated the chicken

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 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 meatballs and breadsticks not covered inside the warmer

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 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(C) - Food Labeling

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. Observed chocolate and vanilla pudding parfaits not labeled

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 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. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled

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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 1, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

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. Observed butter, hot sauce, and bbq sauce condiment bottles not labeled.

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(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 nacho cheese discard date as 11/20 and not discarded Observed v. pudding discard date as 11/30 and not discarded Observed pizza sauce dated 11/21 and not discarded -PIC discarded nacho cheese, v. pudding, and pizza sauce

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 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Observed allergens were not listed for foods being served

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. Observed employee health forms were missing -PIC printed and had all employees sign

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 3.4(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 ranch and shredded cheese in soufflé cups not dated inside the reach in ridge -PIC dated the ranch and shredded cheese Observed mayonnaise opened and not dated inside the reach in fridge -PIC discarded the mayonnaise

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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed French toast hot holding at 125 degrees and cinnamon rolls hot holding at 128 degrees -PIC reheated the French toast and cinnamon rolls

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the ice cream freezer handle broken

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, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - COMPLAINT

Oct 22, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed mashed potatoes in serve line at 131 degrees and in warmer at 126 degrees. -PIC reheated the mashed potatoes

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(U)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(U) - Food Display - Preventing Contamination from the Customers

Inspector’s notes

Food on display was not protected from contamination by consumers. Observed hot foods in serve line not protected from contamination -PIC covered the hot foods in the serve line

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, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 1, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

10 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 butter not dated in reach in fridge Observed salad not dated inside reach in fridge Observed meatballs not dated inside reach in fridge Observed cheese slices not dated in reach in fridge Observed buttermilk not dated in reach in fridge Observed chicken not dated in reach in fridge -PIC discarded the meatballs, buttermilk, and chicken -PIC dated the butter, salad, cheese slices

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 - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Butter condiment bottles not labeled

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Observed single serve containers not protected on the storage shelf

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(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

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 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation

Inspector’s notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Observed glass cleaner on shelf above food equipment supplies in dry storage room

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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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 yogurt dated 9-19 and not discarded in the reach in fridge Observed cheese slices dated 9-17 and not discarded in the reach in fridge Observed turkey dated 9-11 and not discarded in the reach in fridge Observed shredded cheese dated 9-11 and not discarded in the reach in fridge Observed mayonnaise dated 9-1 and not discarded in the reach in fridge Observed a tomato molded in the reach in fridge -PIC discarded all items

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 3.1(L)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving

Inspector’s notes

Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Observed mixed vegetables can dented in dry storage room

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 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

6.1(J) - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents

Inspector’s notes

HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils. Observed the oven hood vents dusty -contractors are scheduled to clean vents on 10-7-25

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the handle broken on the ice cream reach in freezer Observed the reach in fridge leaking in the serve line

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 4.8(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. Observed clean knife in drawer of prep area with pen and not protected Observed clean utensils in drawer of prep area with lighter and not protected

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, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 16, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

12 recorded violations

notedCode 6.3(C)(1)Other

Official wording

6.3(C)(1) - Facilities: Employee accommodations: Location

Inspector’s notes

Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco are located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not protected from contamination. Observed employee food items in reach-in fridge not labeled and separated from contamination. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC moved all employee food items to one area and labeled the shelf.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Observed the seals of the milk cooler not clean. Observed mold on the shelves in the walk-in fridge.

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 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed bbq sauce in soufflé cups not labeled. Observed ranch mixed with mayonnaise in soufflé cups not labeled. Observed apple sauce in soufflé cups not labeled. Observed mandarian oranges in soufflé cups not labeled.

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(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty. Observed the vents in the walk-in fridge dusty.

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 4.1(L)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.1(L)(2) - Ambient Air and Water Thermometers: Fahrenheit

Inspector’s notes

Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices were not accurate to ±3° F in the intended range of use. Observed the warmer with a temperature reading of 183 degrees but the temp inside was around 120 degrees.

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(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the ice cream chest handle broken.

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 3.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.5(C) - Food labels

Inspector’s notes

Food is not properly labeled. Observed a feta cheese, tomato, and cucumber "salad" not properly labeled with all ingredients. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC correctly labeled this "salad"

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 4.8(E)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(3) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Observed clam shell containers on counter in prep area not protected. Observed take-home containers not protected in the dry storage 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
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 require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law.

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 3.4(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 mold cheese slices and cheese block in the reach-in fridge. Observed mayonnaise not dated but exceeded 7 days. Observed cheese dated 9/30 and not discarded. Observed a pizza box with pizza not dated but exceeded 7 days. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC discarded the cheese slices, cheese block, mayonnaise, and other cheese into the trash.

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 3.1(L)Food source and labeling

Official wording

3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity

Inspector’s notes

Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Observed 3 mandarian orange cans dented.

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 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 pepperoni slices opened and not dated. Observed sliced cheese opened and not dated. Observed a ranch condiment bottle not dated. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC dated the pepperoni slices, sliced cheese, and ranch condiment bottle.

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, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Mar 25, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 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. Observed the ceiling tile open and not intact in the supply room.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the light bulb missing in the reach-in fridge. Observed the handle broken off on the ice cream freezer.

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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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. Observed the bowls not protected on the prep table.

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 25, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 3, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed a missing handle on the ice cream freezer. Observed ice build up inside the ice cream freezer."

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 3717-1-03.1(L)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.1(L) - Violation - Package Integrity-specification for receiving Food packaging does not protect food from contamination."

Inspector’s notes

"Package Integrity-specification for receiving Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Observed fruit cocktail and applesauce cans dented in dry storage room."

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, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source

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