ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 26, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Pleasant Ridge Chili
6032 Montgomery Rd
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7 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Walls and celing's attachments shall be cleaned in detailed and 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 30, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(S)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(S)(1) - Single-service articles and Single-use Articles - Use Limitations
Inspector’s notes
Single-service articles and single-use articles are reused.
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 3701-21-22Other
Official wording
3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards
Inspector’s notes
Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 24, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(B)Other
Official wording
4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.
Inspector’s notes
Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized. One cutting board unable to be affectively cleand.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
6.1(J) - Facilities: Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents
Inspector’s notes
HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils.
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 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
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3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
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.
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 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. De greaser stored without label.
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 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
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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.
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 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage containers
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 findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jul 17, 2024
CLOS-NO - No Violations Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 17, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage containers
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Oil container is not labeld .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 14, 2023
Abated On-Site
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
Inspector’s notes
"No paper towels by the hand washing sink Hand washing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."
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 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
"Food Storage containers-common name ID One mustered container is not labeled Working containers of food shall 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 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."
Inspector’s notes
"Onion stored directly on the floor Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. All food items shall be stored six inches from the floor on a clean dry place ."
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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source