COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Sep 8, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Ninja Grill Glenway
6159 Glenway Av
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Approved - No Violations
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3 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 21, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
10 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(B)(1)Permits, training, and postings
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2.4(B)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge by having no critical violations during the current inspection.
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 issuesnotedCode 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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 3.2(N)(1)Contamination
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3.2(N)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Gloves - Use Limitation
Inspector’s notes
Single use gloves were used for more than one task or were not changed when contaminated.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.4(F)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing
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4.4(F)(2) - Warewashing sinks: Use Limitation
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or sanitized. Three compartment sink was not cleand and sanitized properley The sanitizer compartment contains soiled and residue, and the drain board used for clean and sanitized utensils with soiled with soap, residue debris, a dirty sponge, and standing water, the accumulation of standing water and unsanitary items on the drain board may contaminate clean and sanitized equipment and utensils. The person in charge was instructed to clean and sanitize the three compartment sink and drain boards thoroughly remove the dirty sponge and standing water and maintain these areas in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
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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 problemsnotedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
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6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Vents are dusty in the prep area.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(J)Contamination
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3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Inspector’s notes
Food is contacting an unclean surface. Observed a food employee cutting ready to eat chicken for ready to eat meals and placing three containers of the chicken inside the sanitizer compartment of the three compartment sink. This contaminated the sanitizer compartment and and expose the containers to an unsanitary surface. The employee then remove the the containers from the sink and place them on the prep table while stacking the containers the employee placed the contaminated bottom of each container, directly on top of the ready to eat chicken in another container in contamination of the ready to eat Food, the employee was instructed to discontinue this practice ,immediately discard the contaminated ready to eat chicken clean, and sanitize the affected food contact surfaces and protect protect food from contamination at all times , of events the source of contamination and the corrective actions taken
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 contaminationnotedCode 3.2(D)Other
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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.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.2(B)Handwashing
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2.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and Arms - Cleaning Procedure
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) are not using proper procedures when washing hands.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
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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. The license holder did not have a written employee health policy and employees were not aware of their responsibility to report illnesses symptoms, diagnosis or exposure to foodborne disease during the inspection. The health inspector provided the required employee health reporting policy and reviewed the reporting requirements with the person in charge and employees. The person in charge was instructed to have all food employees read and sign the employee health reporting agreement to maintain the signed forms on site the importance of reporting reportable, illnesses, symptoms, diagnosis, and high risk exposures as required by law was explained. .
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Dec 11, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
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7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle without any labeling to indicate contents. Label chemical spray bottles with the common name of the chemical within.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 3.4(K)(3)Other
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3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance
Inspector’s notes
A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed thawed fish in vacuum packaging in the cooler. Fish cannot remain in vacuum packaging in a thawed state. Break the seal prior to placing the fish into the cooler.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.3(A)Contamination
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2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food Contamination Prevention - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Products
Inspector’s notes
Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed employee beverage cups stored above food items. Store personal items below/away from food and food contact surfaces.
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 contaminationnotedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature
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3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Observed stored food items bearing the prep date only. The expiration date is required. Do not exceed six (6) days beyond the prep date when establishing the expiration date.
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature
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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. Hot holding is 135F or higher. Observed noodles holding at 55F. Ensure that hot holding items do not fall below 135F.
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.2(J)Contamination
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3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Inspector’s notes
Food is contacting an unclean surface. Observed food items in the 3 compartment sink. Only use the prep sink for food preparation. Do not use the dish sink for food prep.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source