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Cincinnati, OH

Richie's Chicken & Soul - Downtown

1301 Linn St

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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The full inspection history

1 inspection

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 16, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Observed Ohio manager certification in food protection was not made available. Should be posted at the 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
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 missing sanitizer test strips. Person in charge stated they will order them.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed excess condensation moisture inside the walk-in cooler. Must be addressed to protect food from contamination and maintain proper temperature inside.

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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

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