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Cincinnati, OH

Tacos Time

5345 Glenway Av

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW

Jul 16, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 3.2(M)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(1) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.

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 4.8(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(A)(2) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and utensils were being cloth dried. Observed employee is using a towel to dry the equipment after washing.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 24, 2026

Not In Compliance

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 3.2(J)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens

Inspector’s notes

Food is contacting an unclean surface. Ice scoop handle was in touch with the ice. Discard the ice . Clean the ice machine fore re use.

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.

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of sanitizers are not 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.

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notedCode 3.4(K)(3)Other

Official wording

3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s notes

A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

In plain English

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

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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.

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.

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notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers Two food containers stored without covers in the walk in cooler, and oher ones stored without covers I a prep cooler.

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.

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notedCode 3.2(M)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(1) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks.

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, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 12, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(L)Other

Official wording

6.1(L) - Toilet rooms - enclosed

Inspector’s notes

A toilet room wasn't completely enclosed or lacks a self-closing door.

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(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. -Observed some foods stored in the walk-in refrigerator uncovered and unwrapped. PIC corrected issue during inspection.

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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(b)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products. -Observed some crates of raw eggs and beef stored in such a way that can lead to cross contamination between different raw animal products. PIC was required to separate the raw eggs from the beef to prevent cross 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.

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notedCode 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. -Observed the squeeze bottles holding sauce and water not labeled with their common name identity.

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(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. -Observed several foods stored on the rack of the walk-in refrigerator uncovered and wrapped. PIC covered food on-site.

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.

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notedCode 3.2(T)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(T) - Food Preparation - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s notes

Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. -Observed box of meat stored on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator. Ensure the box of food is stored 6-inches above the floor.

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.

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notedCode 4.8(I)(1)Other

Official wording

4.8(I)(1) - Preset Tableware

Inspector’s notes

Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. -Observed several plates stored on a rack not wrapped, covered or inverted to prevent them from contamination.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5.4(R)Other

Official wording

5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables not removed frequently enough.

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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 4, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

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