Cincinnati, OH

Queen City Station

Name: Queen City Station
Address: 222 W 12th St, Cincinnati, OH

222 W 12th St

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 12, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Observed boxed single use articles stored on basement flooring. Discontinue practice.

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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

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 interior components of ice machines soiled with residues. PIC to ensure equipment is cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to sight and touch.

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 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. Provide storage container/holder for basement ice scoops.

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 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. Provide and maintain signage at restroom hand washing station.

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.

May 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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. Observed under-bar ice bins not covered. When not in active use, ice bins must be covered to prevent contamination from dust, debris, and other sources. Proper covering or storage of ice is required to maintain compliance. Discussed with PIC and they will have them covered.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 9, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. Observed buildup of matter inside the soda gun holster. Must be cleaned more 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 problems

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 31, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 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

"Accumulation of debris such as lemons, bottle caps etc. and sticky floor inside of the walk-in-cooler in the basement. Thoroughly clean floor and maintain."

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 3717-1-05.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Insufficient air gaps observed for ice bins at the Main bar and Living Room bar. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator will install air gaps as required."

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-04.8(F)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(F) - Violation - Storage-prohibitions. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area."

Inspector’s notes

"Boxes of Plastic Cups/Single use items were stored directly underneath a sewer pipe in the basement."

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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source