Cincinnati, OH

Sebastian's

Name: Sebastian's
Address: 5209 Glenway Av, Cincinnati, OH

5209 Glenway Av

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Sebastian's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from May 23, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Sebastian's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official Wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.

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(H)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.4(H) - Warewashing equipment: Clean Solutions

Inspector’s Notes

The wash, rinse or sanitizing solution was not clean.

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(F)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.4(F)(2) - Warewashing sinks: Use Limitation

Inspector’s Notes

Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or 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

notedCode 4.2(B)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.2(B)(3) - Manual Warewashing - Sink Compartment Requirements

Inspector’s Notes

The operator is using unapproved alternative manual warewashing. Dirty sink not set up to the code.

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, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.2(B)(4)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.2(B)(4)(5) - Manual Warewashing - Sink Compartment Requirements

Inspector’s Notes

There is an unapproved 2-compartment sink in use or the 2-compartment sink is being used in an unauthorized manner.

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, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health

Inspector’s Notes

License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.

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(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 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before 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 3.2(M)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

3.2(M)(1) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s Notes

Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.

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(N)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s Notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.

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, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 28, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

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.

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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F Gyro stored on a low temperature.

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 4.4(F)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.4(F)(2) - Warewashing sinks: Use Limitation

Inspector’s Notes

Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or 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

notedCode 3.2(M)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

3.2(M)(1) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s Notes

Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.

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 901:3-4-13(B)Other

Official Wording

901:3-4-13(B) - Record Maintenance

Inspector’s Notes

Records needed for a HACCP plan or a variance were not maintained for at least a year or were not provided to the licensor. For Suzuki sauce.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Official Wording

4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.

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 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s Notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. On towels.

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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.3(I)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.3(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Reheating For Hot Holding

Inspector’s Notes

Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165°F or roasts were not properly reheated. Operator is not reheating leftover gyro meat to 165 before placing in hot holding. Spoke with operator about cutting down meat and reheating to 165 moving forward.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official Wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.

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 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 3.2(J)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens

Inspector’s Notes

Food is contacting an unclean surface. -Observed water and ice contacting a soiled drainboard inside the ice machine. PIC was required to discontinue the ice machine until it has been cleaned and sanitized

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 4.2(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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 28, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No manager has level 2 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 cleanliness

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. -Observed the ice machine on-site soiled and requires frequent cleaning and sanitizing.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3.2(C)(8)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination

Inspector’s Notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. -Observed some foods in the refrigerator stored unwrapped and in uncovered containers

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 23, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No manager has level 2 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 23, 2024 · Original Source