Cincinnati, OH

Ninja Grill

Name: Ninja Grill
Address: 229 W Mcmillan St, Cincinnati, OH

229 W Mcmillan St

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 9, 2026

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. Observed build up on racks in back prep area. Clean more frequently.

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 3.5(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. Post allergens used in the facility.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed spray bottles with chemicals without labels in mop sink. Chemicals were labeled. +COS

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 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw shrimp dumplings stored over tofu. Tofu was moved to be over shrimp. +COS

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, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 22, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 16, 2025

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed walk-in cooler holding foods at 44° F. It must hold foods at >41° F.

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(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw shrimp being stored above broccoli. Manager removed the shrimp and advised they would store items in the proper order moving forward.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 15, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 8, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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 a buildup of crumbs on the floor of the freezer in back area. It must be cleaned more frequently.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 13, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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 buckets of food being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. All food must be stored at least 6-inches from the floor.

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, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Apr 30, 2024

Abated On-Site

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(T)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(T) - Violation - Food preparation-preventing contamination Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed raw shrimp being prepped on unsanitized 3-compartment sink. Food should be prepped in the prep sink directly across from the 3-compartment sink. Manager advised he would no longer prep on the 3-compartment sink. Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."

In plain English

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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed cooked chicken being stored out of temperature in a bin of ice. The ice was not up to the level of the food in the bin. TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The manager advised that ice would be brought up to the level of the food."

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 19, 2024

Abated On-Site

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed sanitizer concentration not being monitored. Manager began monitoring concentration and advised it would be done more frequently moving forward. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."

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(T)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(T) - Violation - Food preparation-preventing contamination Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed containers of shrimp being stored on the 3-compartment sink. Manager removed shrimp from area and advised food would no longer be prepped on the 3-compartment sink. Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation."

In plain English

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notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed several foods in storage with no date. Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Manager had dates put on all food items and advised it would be done at time of storage moving forward."

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source