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Cincinnati, OH

Rohs Street Cafe

2385 Rohs St

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Violations Abated
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The full inspection history

8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 23, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 17, 2026

Not In Compliance

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

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)(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.

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

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 build up in ice machine. It must be cleaned.

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth under coffee machine. Assure wet wiping cloths are maintained in sanitizer solution.

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, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 30, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed items in reach in cooler in front cashier area without date making after being held for more than 24 hours. Items were date marked +COS

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
notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

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(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 build up on vents in milk cooler in front cashier area. Clean more frequently.

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 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed missing thermometers in reach in coolers. Place thermometers on the warmest part of the reach in coolers around the facility.

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
notedCode 2.3(D)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.

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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 16, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 15, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 30, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 8, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed a buildup in the ice machine. It must be cleaned.

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 4.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s notes

Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Observed clean spoons being kept in a dirty bin. Manager cleaned both the bin and utensils.

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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 30, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(3)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(3) - Violation - Single-service and single-use articles-storage. Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed single service items being stored on the floor of the back storage room. Single use items must be stored at least 6-inches from the floor to prevent contamination. Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination."

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a buildup of crumbs and seeds on the bottom of the freezer in storage room. It must be cleaned. Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

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: Observed a buildup inside of the ice machine. Food-contact surfaces were dirty. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The ice machine must be emptied and sanitized."

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 30, 2023 · Original Source

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