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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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When was Richie's Chicken & Soul - Downtown last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 16, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Jul 16, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026.
Has Richie's Chicken & Soul - Downtown ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 16, 2026.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

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