Cincinnati, OH

Red Leprechaun

Name: Red Leprechaun
Address: 20 W Freedom Wy, Cincinnati, OH

20 W Freedom Wy

Last inspected Sep 22, 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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8 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Observed working spray bottles containing cleaning sanitizer was not labeled. Person in charge labeled the bottles.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed the three sink sanitizer station is not pulling any sanitizer. Must be addressed. Use dish washing machine to sanitize.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Observed that the high-temperature dish machine was missing an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as a heat-sensitive test strip or maximum registering thermometer. Discussed the requirement with the Person in Charge (PIC), who acknowledged the need and stated that indicators will be ordered to ensure proper sanitization monitoring.

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 19, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Observed that the high-temperature dish machine for the kitchen and bar is missing an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as a heat-sensitive test strip or maximum registering thermometer. Discussed the requirement with the Person in Charge (PIC), who acknowledged the need and stated that indicators will be ordered to ensure proper sanitization monitoring.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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. Observed the interior and exterior of the dish washing machine in the kitchen is soiled. Must be cleaned.

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 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Observed no quaternary ammonium (quat) test strips available for the three-compartment sink. Test strips must be provided and available.

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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 30, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 20, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Provide device and/or 160F thermal strips to verify final rinse temperature compliance.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(b)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. Observed boxed, bulk raw chicken improperly stored above raw beef. Proper protein storage reviewed with PIC. (Corrected on site)

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

notedCode 4.1(FF)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(FF) - Warewashing Machines - Flow Pressure Device

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing machine is not equipped with a properly placed flow pressure measuring device. Provide device for kitchen mechanical dishwasher.

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, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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.

In plain English

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notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Observed raw TCS fish filets stored directly on clean cloth while being held in refrigeration. Discontinue practice and utilize approved storage method.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 30, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

5 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. Observed interior components of ice machine soiled with residues. Discontinue usage of machine. PIC indicated equipment would be cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Maintain clean to sight and touch.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 4.2(H)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(H)(2) - Temperature indicator

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. PIC to provide device/thermal strips (160F) to verify high temperature sanitation. Maintain on site.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

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.

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notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth/s not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Maintain wet clothes in sanitizer solution when not in 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 problems

notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-02(H) - Display of License

Inspector’s notes

FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering. Maintain and display current FSO license within facility.

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, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 16, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

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

"Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed Liquor/DORA storage room in need of cleaning. PIC indicated area would be thoroughly cleaned and maintained."

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, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 2, 2023

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Resource provided. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Provide on-site, verifiable policy which documents food employees are informed of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. PIC indicated signed policy forms would be collected and maintained on-site."

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 2, 2023 · Original Source