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Cincinnati, OH

Riverfront Live

4343 1/2 Kellogg Av

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 21, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

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. Was not able to verify employee health policy at time of inspection. Gave PIC paper copy to have employees sign. PIC said document is going to be uploaded online in HR system.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 13, 2026

Not In Compliance

6 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 bottles of sanitizer that were not properly labeled. Ensure poisonous/toxic materials removed from the original containers are labeled with the common name of the poisonous/toxic materials. PIC labeled the bottles of sanitizer.

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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

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. Observed a build-up of suspected mold on the interior food-contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ensure food-contact surfaces are cleaned to the sight and touch.

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 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. PIC was given a copy of the ODH First-aid for Food Choking.

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(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events. EHSIT gave the PIC a copy of the ODH Vomit/Fecal Clean-up Procedures.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage

Inspector’s notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 28, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. WIC dripping from evaporator. PIC said new part had been located to repair WIC.

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
notedCode 5.4(R)Other

Official wording

5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough. Observed accumulation of solid waste in refuse containers. PIC said they were waiting for trash collection company to pick refuse up and moved dumpsters further from building.

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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 24, 2025

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed spraying water below handwashing sink and observed ice bins and three compartment sink that had drainage system not fully reinstalled.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

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 was observed in disrepair. Temporary handwashing set up was provided.

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.

More about handwashing 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.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed drip from walk in cooler evaporator.

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
notedCode 5.4(R)Other

Official wording

5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough. Observed accumulation of refuse in dumpsters so lids for dumpster could not close. PIC said that they had contacted trash collection company regarding issue.

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, May 24, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 8, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

5.1(B)(1) - Approved system and cleanable fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed y splitter on mop sink that has built in backflow preventer not designed for continuous back pressure.

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, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

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