Cincinnati, OH

Starbucks Coffee Co #2208

Name: Starbucks Coffee Co #2208
Address: 401 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

401 Vine St

Last inspected Apr 8, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 8, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s notes

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. Observed single-use articles improperly stored on facility flooring in basement. Discontinue practice.

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 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 for high temperature, mechanical dish machine.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 18, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(E)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(3) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s notes

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. Observed boxed single use articles stored directly on facility flooring (lower level storage and main floor hallway storage). Discontinue practice. PIC to ensure all items are stored >= 6" above flooring.

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(Q)Other

Official wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed packaged, bulk coffee and boxed food items stored directly on facility flooring (lower level storage and main floor hallway storage). Discontinue practice. PIC to ensure all food items are stored >= 6" above flooring.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(L)Contamination

Official wording

4.4(L) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Mechanical warewashing

Inspector’s notes

The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils. Observed high temperature mechanical dish machine with final rinse temperature < 180F. Article surface temperature observed at 150F. PIC placed service request for diagnostics. Provide necessary repairs. PIC to ensure equipment is operating to manufacture's specifications prior to next usage. Three compartment sink to be used intermily.

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 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. Obtain, maintain and display Ohio Department of Health Food Protection Manager certificate for and within facility.

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, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION