Cincinnati, OH

The 86

Name: The 86
Address: 2900 Jefferson Av, Cincinnati, OH

2900 Jefferson Av

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Working container in basement observed to not be labeled with what was inside it.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.5(B)(3)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. Questioned worker and found utensils contacting milk and milk products were not being sanitized every 4 hours. +COS

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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 3, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 15, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(L)Pests

Official wording

6.4(L) - Removing Dead or Trapped Pests

Inspector’s notes

The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed multiple dead roaches on basement floor, need to be cleaned whenever found.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed clean kegs for cold brew and an open bag of coffee beans stored on floor, must be minimum 6 inches off the floor.

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, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 19, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.1(Y)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Dead thermometer in reach in storage cooler for kegs, replaced by PIC. Missing thermometer in milk cooler under espresso machine, PIC placed new one.

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, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Observed mold buildup within ice machine. Told operator to clean more frequently for the ice machine in the main bar area. Ice machine in cold brew area needs cleaned before next use.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 29, 2024

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed bagged coffee beans stored on the floor. Keep all food items at least six (6) inches above ground at all times."

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-02.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed personal food items stored above food items intended for sale in the block cooler. Keep personal items away from / below food and food equipment."

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 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: Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle near the prep sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that all secondary chemical storage containers are labeled with the common name of the chemical within."

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 unsafely

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 28, 2024

Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(K)(2)(b)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(K)(2)(b) - Violation - Facilities-insect control device installation Insect control device allows dead insects to fall on exposed food, equipment, utensils, and linens."