ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 23, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Spring Grove Funeral Homes
4389 Spring Grove Av
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Approved - No Violations
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 23, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Emplyee's food stored with consumer's food items in upright cooler. Keep it away or on bottom shelf away from consumer's food items.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 3, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling
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3.5(C) - Food Labeling
Inspector’s notes
Food is not properly labeled. Unlabeled juice containers in the cooler.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
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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. Implement and maintain.
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)(3)Permits, training, and postings
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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 issuesnotedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals
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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. Chemicals and dish soap stored on food prep.sink. Keep all chemicals away or below from food, food contact surfaces and all sinks other then utility sink.
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 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Employee's water bottle stored with consumer's food. Keep employee's food below or away from consumer's food to prevent 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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 30, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.5(C)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(C) - Food labels
Inspector’s notes
Food is not properly labeled. Carter deliver unlabeled food. All food must be labeled.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 22, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 7.1(E)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(E) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s notes
The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces. Unapproved sanitizer in use to clean food contact surfaces. Use approved sanitizer in proper concentration to prevent chemical contamination.
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 3.5(E)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Food Labels
Inspector’s notes
The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods. Put consumer's advisory when you serve breakfast for employee for any undercooked food. "Eating raw or under cooked food can be resulted in foodborne illness."
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals
Official wording
7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
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. Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 29, 2023
Not Abated
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-03.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition 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."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Fruit dip was not discarded on discard date. Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ready-to-eat, TCS food MUST BE discarded by the date mark, or date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."
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 3717-1-02.4(C)(17)Other
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
Inspector’s notes
"No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals
Official wording
"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: Unlabeled chemical by utility sink. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials MUST BE labeled."
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 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s notes
"No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.(state certificate)"
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 3717-1-02.4(C)(15)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities 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."
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVATION: No written employee health policy. 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Implement and maintain."
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source