ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 20, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Pleasant Ridge Health Care Center
5501 Verulam Av
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10 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 9, 2026
Not In Compliance
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(F)Other
Official wording
6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Observed full mop bucket with mop inside water. Please drain water, hand mops to prevent bacterial growth.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6.4(K)Pests
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6.4(K) - Controlling Pests
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed heavy small fly presence in dish machine area. Please have pest control visit asap to treat. Following up to see pest control report and elimination of pest.
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 insectsnotedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
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5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. 1. Observed leak at 3-comp sink faucet. 2. Observed leak at dish machine vacuum breaker valve. Have certified plumber seal or replace broken equipment.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
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4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch
Inspector’s notes
Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed buildup within ice machine. Following up to see cleanliness.
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(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(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Floor tiles next to 3-comp sink and hand sink need replaced and regrouted.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 23, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 20, 2026
Not In Compliance
7 recorded violations
notedCode 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
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6.4(F)Other
Official wording
6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature
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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.
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 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
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4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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(A)Facility maintenance
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6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Damaged wall by the dish washer, should be fixed to be smooth , cleanable.
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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
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4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Cleaned equipment, clean dishes stored on dirty surfaces by the cooking , and prepping areas.
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 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
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3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. In use ice scoop placed inside dirty holder.
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, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 29, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other
Official wording
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Floor is damaged not smooth not easy to clean in several areas 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 6.0(A)(1)(c)Other
Official wording
6.0(A)(1)(c) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Floor or walls or ceiling in an area subject to moisture is not nonabsorbent.
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
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4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Walk in cooler, walk in frezeers' doors , and equipments surfaces shall be cleaned more frequent .
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 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.
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 6.4(F)Other
Official wording
6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
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, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Dec 3, 2024
Approved - Violations Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
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6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Dec 2, 2024
Not In Compliance
13 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.
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 6.2(B)Handwashing
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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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance
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6.1(I)(1) - Facilities: Light bulbs - protective shielding
Inspector’s notes
Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas.
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 4.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils
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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.
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 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.
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 20.0(B)Equipment and utensils
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20.0(B) - Replacement of existing equipment
Inspector’s notes
Existing equipment/facilities no longer meet requirements and must be replaced. Rustey shelves.
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 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene
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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 6.4(K)Pests
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6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:
Inspector’s notes
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Roach infestation Live roaches Inside the boxes of gloves, liners and multi use food containers Roaches on the wall inside the food equipments .
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 insectsnotedCode 4.8(G)(1)Other
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4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and tableware
Inspector’s notes
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
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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
Official wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths
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 6.0(A)(1)(c)Other
Official wording
6.0(A)(1)(c) - Facilities: Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s notes
Floor or walls or ceiling in an area subject to moisture is not nonabsorbent. Damaged walls by the dishwasher and the mop sink, damaged floor tiles by the dishwasher washer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.2(Q)Other
Official wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
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, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jun 12, 2024
CLOS-NO - No Violations Found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Food source and labeling
Official wording
3 - V. Food from Approved Source
Inspector’s notes
Food packaging does not protect food from contamination.
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 6.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance
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6.1(C)(1) - Facilities: Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
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 4.0(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.0(I) - Nonfood contact surfaces
Inspector’s notes
The non food contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth. Shelves under the prep tables are rusty not cleanable
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 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.
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 4.5(B)(4)(b)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(4)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Utensils or equipment are not cleaned at the proper frequency or the frequency is not documented Ice machine is dirty Discard the ice , clean and sanitize the ice machine before re use.
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, May 13, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 8, 2023
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 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
"Cleaned utensils stored inside dirty containers 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 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Damaged wall and celling in the dry storage area, missing tiles ,damaged wall by the dish water The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source