ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 19, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Something To Wine About
136 W 4th St
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4 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 30, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 5, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
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 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 various RTE, TCS foods with no discard date. PIC date marked items.
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
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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 interior components of ice machine soiled with residues. PIC indicated equipment would be cleaned and sanitized prior to next usage. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean to site and touch. Supplemental supply of ice to be used interimly.
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 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. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. Provide holder/container to store scoop, when not in use.
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, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 21, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
11 recorded violations
notedCode 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 various opened RTE, TCS foods with no discard date. PIC to ensure all required foods are properly date marked.
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 5.4(H)Other
Official wording
5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered
Inspector’s notes
There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom stalls. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.4(C)(14)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(14) - I. Employee Health - PIC 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. Provide on-site, verifiable policy which documents food employees are informed of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. PIC indicated signed policy forms would be collected and maintained on-site.
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 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
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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. Complete approved training course and provide Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Food Protection Manager Certificate. Maintain/display certification on premises. Owner indicated chef has taken ServSafe training. Please provide copy of ODH certification.
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 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
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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. Policy resource provided to PIC.
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 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 various RTE, TCS foods held with no discard date. PIC to ensure all RTE, TCS foods held for >24hrs are properly date marked.
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 4.2(I)(2)Food temperature
Official wording
4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Inspector’s notes
Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Provide and maintain on site.
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(F)Other
Official wording
6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Observed mops stored in stagnate, soiled water. PIC to ensure mops are hung/stored in proper position to allow to air dry. Discontinue storage of mops in mop sink, when not in use.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.2(G)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
4.2(G)(1) - Food temperature measuring devices.
Inspector’s notes
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. Provide and maintain on site.
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 4.1(A)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.1(A) - Equipment and Utensils - Durability and Strength
Inspector’s notes
Equipment and utensils were not designed and constructed to be durable enough to retain their properties under normal use. Provide NSF/food-grade storage containers for food storage within facility.
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 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. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. Discontinue practice. PIC to provide container/holder for proper storage of equipment.
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, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source