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The Bagelry - Oakley

3212 A Madison Rd

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

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

9 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria

Inspector’s notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. No sanitizer in 3 comp. Sanitizer sink. Sanitizer was dissipate made it in the morning . Replace sanitizer approximately after 3 hours. Always check the conc. Before washing food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.

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 3.2(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. Unlabeled food grade oil and bulk containers. Must label all food containers.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4.8(G)(1)Other

Official wording

4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling

Inspector’s notes

Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Clean utensils stored handles down in container. 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 4.5(B)(4)(e)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled bulk containers of food and Visibly dirty conrn meal container. Clean all food containers before refling it. Clean all these containers and any others needs to be clean.

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Soiled floor in bagel prep area and below dough maker close to the wall. Broom and dust pan stored by hand sink in front area.

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)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying

Inspector’s notes

Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Wet trays stacked up on rack by 3 comp. Not being air dried.

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(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Scoop stored inside flour container. Keep all scoops out or handles up inside food to prevent contamination by hands when scooping out food. Corrected on site.

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 4.5(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. Knives and other utensils not wash, rinse and sanitized every 4 hours used to cut sandwiches. Must clean all utensils properly every 4 hours used for TCS food. Corrected 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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 top of bagel maker. Soiled timer on bagel maker. Soiled exhaust fan in walk in. 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, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Other

Official wording

5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s notes

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. Expired Deli meat (Ham). Discarded. PIC to assure all TCS Foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing donation bagels on 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Inspector’s notes

A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter.

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, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 3, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

10 recorded violations

notedCode 4.3(B)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing

Inspector’s notes

Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning. Caulk along edges of front handsink

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 4.5(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. Interior of coolers and exterior/top of sandwich block cooler is soiled--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 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Observed open Turkey breast and pepperoni with no Discard date. PIC to assure all open processed foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item

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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F . Observed eggs held at 124 and sausage patties held at 110 degrees F. Discarded

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 4.6(B)Contamination

Official wording

4.6(B) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use and After Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils were not sanitized before use and after cleaning. Facility out of sanitizer--replace

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 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. Uncovered foods on rolling cart--May place a clean tray atop cooling 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 contamination
notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.

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
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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Ceiling around vents and perimeter of floor are soiled--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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.

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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 14, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

9 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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
notedCode 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Repair hole in wall in dish room

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
notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. ID Label Bulk food containers

In plain English

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

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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.

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 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. Perimeter of floor, along with ceiling tiles are soiled--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 3.2(T)Other

Official wording

3.2(T) - Food preparation

Inspector’s notes

Food is not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Discontinue storing container of Bagels directly on floor

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(K)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Discontinue storing in-use utensils in sanitizer, store dry or in water at 135 degrees F

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Shelves beneath prep tables are soiled. Bulk container lids are soiled--clean and maintain 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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Sausage and Goethals held at 89 degrees F. Reheated to 165. Maintain hot TCS foods at 135 degrees F. Discontinue placing above load limit in steam well

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, Oct 14, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 20, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Bulk food container lids are soiled-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 4.8(G)(2)Other

Official wording

4.8(G)(2) - Kitchenware and tableware

Inspector’s notes

Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers. Store plastic forks inverted/handles up

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2.3(A)Contamination

Official wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination

Inspector’s notes

Employees should not be using or storing cell phones, glasses etc on prep counters. Store drinks and personal items in designated location

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 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Access to handwashing facility blocked. Discontinue blocking access to hand sinks

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 3.4(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. Open ham no date marking. PIC to assure all open processed foods and prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours have a DISCARD DATE. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item

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 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Chipped paint and cracks on floors

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, May 20, 2024 · Original Source

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