ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 7, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
The Cheesecakery Bakery
4825 Whetsel Av
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Approved - Violations Abated
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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6 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 31, 2025
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.4(E)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(E) - Warewashing machines: Manufacturer's Operating Instructions
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing machine was not operated according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 23, 2025
Not In Compliance
9 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. No test kit for the sanitizer used in the dish washer
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 problemsnotedCode 4.5(J)Other
Official wording
4.5(J) - Rinsing procedures
Inspector’s notes
Utensils and/or equipment were not properly rinsed. Dish washer is not working properly .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
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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 unsafelynotedCode 4.4(G)Cleaning and sanitizing
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4.4(G) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Agents
Inspector’s notes
Washing equipment did not contain cleaning agent as required by manufacturers label instructions.
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 problemsnotedCode 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. Areas by the windows are coved with dust.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.3(I)(1)Food temperature
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3.3(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Reheating For Hot Holding
Inspector’s notes
Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165°F .
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.1(EE)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing
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4.1(EE)(2) - Warewashing Machines - Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers
Inspector’s notes
A warewashing machine installed after March 01, 2005 does not have an alarm or visual method to indicate if the detergent and sanitizer are not being delivered.
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 problemsnotedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Damaged ceiling tiles, damaged floor tiles. Replace damaged ceiling tiles and floor tiles, maintain them in good repairs.
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 issuesnotedCode 4.2(G)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
4.2(G)(1) - Food temperature measuring devices.
Inspector’s notes
The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 16, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(A)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(A) - Food Labels
Inspector’s notes
Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 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.
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 issuesnotedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions
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 problemsnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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. Single use items stored directly on the floor In the storage area. All single use items shall be stored six inches from the floor on clean dry place.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 29, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
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. Several floor and celling tiles shall be replaced.
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 issuesnotedCode 3717.23(G)Other
Official wording
3717.23(G) -
Inspector’s notes
The RFE license is not displayed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage
Inspector’s notes
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles shall be stored six inches from the floor, stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Box of utinsesl stored directly on 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 issuesnotedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage containers
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 29, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 7, 2023
Not Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s notes
"Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair Damaged celling and floor tiles in the back prep area The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source