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Cincinnati, OH

Taco Bell

5501 Colerain Av

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

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
notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 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. Employee health policy not available at time of inspection.

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 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.

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 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. No thermometer available in prep cooler in kitchen area. Ensure all units have thermometers.

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 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Inspector’s notes

FSO license not displayed onsite.

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 28, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled filters above thermolizer and fryer. Soiled surface dirt crusted behind soft drink nozzles and cups holder. Clean it thoroughly. Soiled space behind computer by drive thru window. Clean all these surfaces and any other surface needs to be 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 6.4(M)Other

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6.4(M) - Storing maintenance tools

Inspector’s notes

Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and similar items are improperly stored Broom and dust pan by rack where food contact surfaces stored. Keep all cleaning tools away from food and food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

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3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Dirty dishes in food prep.sink. Keep food prep. Sink clean and sanitize to prevent contamination. Wash dishes in 3 comp.sink.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 9, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Mold on outside of ice dropping nozzle. Soiled exhaust fan in walk in. Soiled edges around pop machine where it sits on table. Clean all these surfaces and any other surface needs to be 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 13, 2024

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Nov 13, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 1, 2024

Not In Compliance

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Broken flush tank handle in the bathroom.

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 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. No hot water in both hand sink. Provide hot water in 10-15 min for proper hand washing.

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.

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notedCode 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. Water overflow from the drain in front of 3 comp. sink when use it per person in charge present at the time of inspection. Saw water on the floor in previous inspection due to overflow of drain.

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 problems
notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Soiled hand sink in dish washing area. Keep all hand sink clean.

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 problems
notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. No paper towels at hand sink in dishwashing area and restroom.

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 problems
notedCode 3.2(R)Other

Official wording

3.2(R) - Food storage

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored in an unapproved location. Food boxes stored the floor in walk in freezer.

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, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Jul 17, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 16, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.1(GG)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

4.1(GG) - Equipment Compartments Drainage

Inspector’s notes

Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage. Water pooling on bottom shelf of reach in cooler in front area.

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 problems
notedCode 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. Water pooling by 3 comp. due to uneven floor and floor was not graded towards the drain. Fix floor.

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, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

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