ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 25, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Northside Yacht Club
4231 Spring Grove Av
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7 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 18, 2026
Not In Compliance
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(B)(5)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Observed inside ice machine unclean. Ensure to clean as often as necessary. Person in charge will clean and sanitize.
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(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 cold holding prep unit with food items in when first in kitchen but they had been removed before taking temperatures. Some items present in bottom cooler on ice. Person in charge noted it was not holding temperature, everything that was on top was discarded. The facility will utilize ice and their walk in/other cold units until repaired. Will follow up.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 7, 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. Unlabeled food containers in the bar and kitchen.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 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. Soiled Bottom shelf of glass cooler in the bar.
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 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. Unlabeled chemical below 3 comp.sink in the kitchen. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials MUST BE labeled. Corrected on site.
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(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. Garlic Parmesean dressing, fries and cooked cauliflower held on temp. 57 F. Keep cold TCS food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias. Corrected on site.
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(C)(1)(H)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Uncovered food in grill cooler. Keep food covered during storage. Corrected on site.
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 6.4(M)Other
Official wording
6.4(M) - Storing maintenance tools
Inspector’s notes
Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items are improperly stored Broom and dust pan stored by food prep. Sink. Keep all cleaning and maintenance tools away from food, food contact surfaces and hand, ware washing and food prep.sink. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.0(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.0(I) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Materials
Inspector’s notes
The nonfood contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth. Nozzle holder by bar entrance was fought and not easily cleanable. Replace holder.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 30, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
8 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. Soiled nozzle holders in bar. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 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. Unlabeled chemical was handling on bar hand washing sink. Label all chemicals and keep it away or below from hand sink.
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 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing., Left over liquid dumped in hand washing sink in the bar. Hand washing sink must be used for hand washing only.
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 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. Beef, cheese and gravy held on temp.60 F on hot holding. Keep hot TCS food on temp.135 F or above.
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 3.3(I)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
3.3(I)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Reheating For Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
Food was not reheated within 2 hours. - Foo was not related to 165 F before put in hot holding. Must reheat food to 165 F for 15 seconds before put on hot holding.
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(C)(1)(H)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Uncoverd food in walk in cooler. Keep all food cover during storage even inside coolers.
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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Broken wall where ice buckets was hanging behind ice machine (in the basement).Fix wall.
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 issuesnotedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. ' Ice scoop stored in soiled container. Wash container with ice scoop daily, Keep ice scoop on clean and dry place away from contamination,
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage containers
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled mustered and water bottle in the kitchen.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel and sanitizer hanging on hand washing sink. Do not use hand sink for any other purpose then washing hands. Corrected on site.
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 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. Soiled nozel holder in bar.
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 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. No one have state level 2 certification. Application provided to send Serve Safe certificate to state in oreder to get state certificate. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 2.3(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. Open cup of employee's drink on bar counter. Corrected on site.
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, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 14, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
7 recorded violations
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. Dusty exhaust fan in walk in cooler.
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(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Lots of gunk and grease under fryer and cooking equipment. Paper towel holder soiled with dirt and grease.
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(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoop stored in soiled container. Keep ice scoop on clean and sanitize surface to prevent contamination of ice.
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 issuesnotedCode 4.5(B)(5)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Mold inside both ice machine upstairs and downstairs. Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine. Clean ice machine regularly to prevent contamination of ice.
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(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Chicken wings held on temp.52 F on ice. Keep all cold TCS food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent bacterial growth.
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 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Ice scoop stored in soiled container.
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 4.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage
Inspector’s notes
Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Single service containers and cups stored on basement floor. Keep all food and food contact surfaces 6 inches above ground.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 29, 2023
Abated On-Site
10 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(1)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Discard date on TCS food marked for 8 days. 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Mark discard date on TCS for maximum of 7 days. Count day one when food prepared."
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-07.1(E)Chemicals
Official wording
"3717-1-07.1(E) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-sanitizer criteria The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces."
Inspector’s notes
"The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved in food prep.areas. Use approved sanitizer, bleach or Quaternary ammonia with proper conc."
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 3717-1-03.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"In between use knives clean with sanitizer. Wash, rinse and sanitize or replace all in between use utensils every 3- 4 hours and keep it on clean surface. In-use utensils are improperly stored."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
Inspector’s notes
"Soiled and sticky nozzle holder in bar. Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."
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 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
Inspector’s notes
"Open cup of employee's drink in bar.Use cup with lid and straw for drink around food. Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."
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 3717-1-03.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(J) - Violation - Food Contact with equipment and utensils Food is contacting an unclean surface."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Bottles stored inside ice use for drinks in bar. Food is contacting an unclean surface. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Do not store bottles in ice use for drinks to prevent contamination of ice."
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 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"Unlabeled ice tea container on bar counter. Working containers of food are must be properly 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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
Inspector’s notes
"Clean utensils stored in soiled container on bar counter. Clean containers used to keep clean utensils regularly. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
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 3717-1-04.8(G)(1)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(G)(1) - Violation - Kitchenware and tableware-handling. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
Inspector’s notes
"Single use forks stored handles down in container on cooler in the kitchen. Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented."
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 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
Inspector’s notes
"Heavily soiled filters under the hood. Clean filters often to prevent grease and dirt build up. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source