ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Sep 24, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Shroder High School
5030 Duck Creek Rd
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7 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 6, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(C)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(C) - Thawing TCS
Inspector’s notes
TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed waffles being improperly thawed
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 temperaturenotedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a ceiling tile not intact in restroom
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Dec 11, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
6 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 a completed (11-4) ServeSafe manager's certificate in food protection -PIC needs to submit this to the Ohio Food Safety office
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 issuesnotedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation
Inspector’s notes
Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Observed sanitize bucket stored inside prep sink near walk-in fridge Observed sanitize bucket with hair stored inside prep sink by ovens -PIC removed the sanitize bucket near the walk-in fridge and stored below the sink -PIC removed and discarded the sanitize bucket stored by ovens
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 unsafelynotedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed vanilla yogurt incorrectly dated inside the walk-in fridge -PIC discarded the vanilla yogurt
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 temperaturenotedCode 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 or a roast <130° F. Observed spaghetti noodles in warmer at 87 degrees Observed the spaghetti noodles at prep table at 97 degrees -PIC reheated the spaghetti noodles
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises
Inspector’s notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed chicken pans (2x) not covered inside the warmer near the ovens
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed oven racks not the floor
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 14, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Observed jalapeño cheese dated 10/8 to 10/22. -PIC adjusted the date to reflect use within 7 days
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Ranch peppercorn condiment bottle not labeled
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Mayonnaise not dated in the walk in fridge and not discarded Shredded cheese dated 10-7 and not discarded in walk in fridge -PIC discarded the mayonnaise and shredded cheese
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 temperaturenotedCode 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 ladle rusted in the dishwasher area -PIC discarded the ladle
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 contaminationnotedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge
Inspector’s notes
Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed grease build up on the oven hood
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Nov 6, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 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 require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed water damage on the ceiling in the staff restroom area.
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 issuesnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed oven racks on the floor near the ovens and dish machine area.
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 issuesnotedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed the prep sink leaking when in use near the walk-in freezer.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
May 7, 2024
Approved - No Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sink does not provide water at a temperature =100° F. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink. Corrective Action: PIC called onsite maintenance worker to fix the hot water and it was turned back on.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed food equipment bins (2x) on the floor in the dry storage room.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 7, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 29, 2023
Not Abated
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a ceiling tile not intact/in place in the staff restroom."
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 issuesnotedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-04.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored."
Inspector’s notes
"Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Observed single serve (boat) trays face up and not protected in the serve line."
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 29, 2023 · Original Source