Cincinnati, OH

Poindexter

Name: Poindexter
Address: 151 Goodman Dr, Cincinnati, OH

151 Goodman Dr

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 1, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Observed working container not labeled with the contents.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

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.

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notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature

Official wording

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 food item date marked for 8 days and not 7 days. +COS

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.

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notedCode 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 condenser pipe in cooler having ice buildup and possibly leaking.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 27, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 20, 2026

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage

Inspector’s notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.

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.

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notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Bar area did not have an approved hand drying provision for a handwashing sink.

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.

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notedCode 5.1(L)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(L)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is not located to allow convenient use by employees. Was not able to use a hand sink at bar area of Fiona's. All are being used as dumps sinks. Please make one sink available for handwashing.

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.

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notedCode 4.6(C)(2)Contamination

Official wording

4.6(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160° F. After testing bar dish machine, contact surface temp was not able to reach 160 F.

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.

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notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Bar area did not have hand soap available for 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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 5, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Menu for Poindexter needs a general statement for foods that may contain allergens as ingredients.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 6, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Observed no hand drying provision at coffee bar area hand sink.

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 problems

notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories. Had PIC re-establish hand sink at the coffee bar since it is a requirement to have nearby.

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 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. Observed no hand cleanser at sink in coffee bar area.

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 problems

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 9, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7.1(C)(1)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(C)(1) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material

Inspector’s notes

The operator is using a poisonous/toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturers directions. Operator was using No-Pest Strips which cannot be used in food service operations according to manufacturers instructions. Had PIC throw away strip.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 16, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a gap at the floor wall junction beneath the coffee/barista station. Eliminate the gap."

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 24, 2024

Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 13, 2023

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a gap between the floor and wall junction behind the barista block cooler. Eliminate the gap to prevent the trapping of soil and debris."

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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source