Cincinnati, OH

Rainbow Café

Name: Rainbow Café
Address: 240 Albert Sabin Wy, Cincinnati, OH

240 Albert Sabin Wy

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 29, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 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. Working containers in coffee shop observed not labeled with the names of the contents.

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notedCode 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

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5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance

Inspector’s notes

Access to handwashing facility blocked. Handwashing sink observed to be blocked by trashcan. +COS

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.

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Physical thermometer not observed in a cooler. +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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 9, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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. Starbucks location that sells pastries needed an allergen notification signage. Person in charge created sign.

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notedCode 6.3(C)(1)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.3(C)(1) - Employee Accommodation-Designated Areas

Inspector’s notes

Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco are located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not protected from contamination. Observed drink storage above 3-comp sink. Person in charge moved beverage to a low to the ground location that will prevent contamination.

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 4.8(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Observed wet containers, had person in charge rewash containers. Allow equipment to air dry before stacking and putting away.

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, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Allergen information needed for subs at Rainbow.

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notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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. Observed Starbucks blenders and milk steamer cups underneath hand soap/ paper towels. Recommended to move somewhere that wet hands won't drip onto equipment. +COS

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 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 22, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 17, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 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. Observed soil build up on the vent grates at the topside of the block cooler. Clean the vents.

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.

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notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination

Inspector’s notes

Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed employee personal beverage stored above food/food equipment.

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 contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 18, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed containers in the hand sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The hand sink is solely for hand washing. Do not use the sink for purposes not related to hand washing."

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.

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed soil build up on the topside vents on the prep cooler. Clean the vent grates."

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, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source