Cincinnati, OH

Pike Street Cafe

Name: Pike Street Cafe
Address: 300 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH

300 Pike St

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 8, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(Q)(2)(4)Food temperature

Official wording

4.4(Q)(2)(4) - Temperature Measuring Devices and Food Monitoring Devices - Calibration

Inspector’s notes

Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration. Observed high temperature dishwasher disk thermometer would not turn on. May need new batteries or needs replacing.

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 4.0(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. Observed screws inside the ice machine are rusted. Must be replaced immediately to prevent contamination risk with the 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 problems

notedCode 6.4(L)Pests

Official wording

6.4(L) - Removing Dead or Trapped Pests

Inspector’s notes

The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed dead drain flies on covered equipment and floor in the storage area. Must be removed.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Observed no quaternary ammonium (quat) test strips available for the three-compartment sink. Test strips must be provided.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 6, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed residue/debris accumulation on walk in cooler compressor fan cover. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to sight and touch.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 12, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 14, 2025

Not In Compliance

3 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. All TCS foods held at cold bar observed >41F. Insufficient mechanical refrigeration equipment in place. Ice bath used on daily basis to support cold holding. TCS foods served for period of 90 mins daily. PIC to discard all TCS foods after service period.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.2(A)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Equipment - Cooling, Heating, and Cooling Capacities

Inspector’s notes

There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food. Cold bar equipment insufficient to properly hold cold TCS foods. Provide sufficient, commercial grade TCS food storage equipment for cold bar service.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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. Observed expired FSO licensed displayed within facility. Provide and display current FSO license. PIC to display current license within public view.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 15, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Observed 0 ppm QAC solution dispensed at 3 comp sink. PIC indicated service call would be placed for diagnostics/repairs. Provide necessary repairs.

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 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser.

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.

Jul 1, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 11, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Resource provided. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provide on-site, verifiable policy which documents food employees are informed of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. PIC indicated signed policy forms would be collected and maintained on-site."

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 3717-1-04.1(KK)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."

Inspector’s notes

"Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority. Observed TCS foods held in non-approved refrigeration, Discontinue practice immediately. Equipment not authorized for TCS food cold holding. Provide commercial grade/approved equipment for cold holding. ***Repeat violation originally noted on 5/9/2023 report.***"

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

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Observed spent light bulbs within kitchen hood system. Replace and maintain."