Cincinnati, OH

Rally's #7331

Name: Rally's #7331
Address: 4810 Spring Grove Av, Cincinnati, OH

4810 Spring Grove Av

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 29, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(M)Other

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6.4(M) - Storing maintenance tools

Inspector’s notes

Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items are improperly stored Broom, dust pan stored by ice machine. Keep all cleaning tools and accessories away from food and food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.

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

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notedCode 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance

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6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Unused pop machine by drive thru window on left. Remove all unused items from the facility. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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

notedCode 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. Soiled shelf by drive thru window. Clean all non food contact surfaces regularly.

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 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. Unlabeled powder sugar and sauce bottles in cooler and on line.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 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. Ceiling tiles peeling it's covering. Replace tiles. Gap in the ceiling where pipe going into the wall. Fill all gaps and holes.

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

notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. No thermometer in small cooler by line cooler. Provide thermometer for daily temp. Check. Corrected on site.

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

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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Paint chipping and peeling on cup holder on soft drink machine by drive thru window. Replace 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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 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. Soiled cooler doors. Soiled exhaust fan. REPEAT VIOLATION. Soiled panel behind nozzels of soda machine. Soiled ice buckets on rack by ice machine. Clean all this and any other surface needs to be clean.

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 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. No Level II certificate from Ohio Dept. of Health.

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 4.5(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. Soiled ice scoop. Clean ice scoop regularly.

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 6.4(J)(2)Other

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6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's jacket on rack where ice buckets stored.

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, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 3, 2025

Not In Compliance

9 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Ice scoop kept in soiled holder. Wash holder and scoop daily to prevent contamination of ice.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

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4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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. Ice scoop kept in soiled holder. Wash ice scoop and holder daily to prevent contamination of ice.

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.

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notedCode 2.4(B)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(B) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - demonstration of knowledge

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge. Person in charge wa not knowledgeable about food safety practices. Most of the cold TCS food held on temp. danger zone.

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.

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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

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3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. All cold TCS food on cold holding held on temp.50-70 F on ice. Person in charge refuse to discard out of temp. food.

In plain English

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notedCode 2.4(B)(10)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(B)(10) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - demonstration of knowledge

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge could not explain the relationship between food safety and providing equipment that is sufficient in number and capacity, properly designed, constructed, located, installed, operated, maintained, and cleaned. Cold holding table is not working and food held on ice which was not holding temp. on 41 F or below to keep TCS food to control bacterial growth. Previos distric manager and current district manager both notified but no action taken to fix temp. issue.

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 2.4(B)(7)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(B)(7) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - demonstration of knowledge

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge could not state the required food temperatures and times for safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and/or reheating of TCS food. Person in charge did not know the holding temp. TCS food. No knowledgeable person present at the time of inspection. TCS food held on temp. 50-70 F on cold holding table.

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Ice build up inside beef patties freezer. REPEAT VIOLATION Exhaust fan it's cover soiled with dirt and dust. REPEAT VIOLATION Soled ice cream machine filters. REPEAT VIOLATION. Soiled surface of soda machine behind and above nozzles.

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 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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. No manager have level 2 certification from Ohio Dept.of Health. Paperwork and application provided in previous inspection.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Dry Wall cut out in the rest room causing hole in the wall. Fix wall. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 9, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cut tomatoes, mayo, lettuce and sour cream and other TCS food held on temp. 54 F on ice in cold holding. Keep it on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias.

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notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Dry wall cut out where pipe is going in the wall in restroom. Observed mold on back wall scarp treat and repaint wall. Replace caulk if needed.

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

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. Soiled shelf above hot and cold holding below holt holding wher tray stored. Filters below ice cream machine soiled.

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 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled whip cream bottle in the small cooler and all unlabeled sauce bottles on line.

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(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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. Level II state certificate.

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 4.4(A)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Lots of ice build up in burger patties freezer.

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, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 16, 2023

Abated On-Site

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Mold on back wall of 3 comp.sink. Moldy caulk on 3 comp. sink. Clean mold and replace caulk. REPEAT VIOLATION. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Ice scoop stored in soiled container by ice machine. Food-contact surfaces were dirty. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean ice scoop holder regularly to prevent contamination of ice scoop and ice."

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 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Tarter sauce,cut tomatoes, garlic sauce and ranch dressing held on temp.48-50 F REPEAT VIOLATION TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Keep all cold TCS food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of bacterias."

In plain English

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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."

Inspector’s notes

"Broom and dust pan stored between table where food stored and hand sink. Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Sanitizer sink on 3 comp. sink did not have correct drain plug water start leaking if filled to make sanitizer. Fix the problem. 1 Week. Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

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 3717-1-05.4(H)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

Inspector’s notes

"There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom. REPEAT VIOLATION."

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

notedCode 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

"Dry wall cut out in restroom wall causing hole. Also gap in the wall where pipe going into the wall below hand sink. REPEAT VIOLATION. 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 issues

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. REPEAT VIOLATION."

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source