ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 30, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
The Gas Light Café
6104 Montgomery Rd
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7 inspectionsROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jun 23, 2026
Not In Compliance
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(B)(2)(f)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(B)(2)(f) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge could not state the correct food temperature and time for safe cooking of TCS food. Employee cooking was not able to state the correct temperature for cooking poultry products. Explained to employee that chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F.
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 issuesnotedCode 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. Dry storage/kitchen floors need to be swept more frequently from food debris.
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(A)(2)(3)Food temperature
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 1. Can opened has heavy debris and needs to be taken apart completely and cleaned 2. Ventilation hoods have heavy grease buildup and need to be cleaned.
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 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. Observed Servsafe certificate but no Ohio manager certification. Will send application to get certification from Ohio department of health.
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(7)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(7) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly cooking TCS foods and/or that employees are using appropriate and properly scaled and calibrated thermometers as required. Chef was not able to provide a thermometer to take temperatures of TCS foods. Purchase thermometers to take temps of chicken.
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 issuesnotedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed TCS foods in reach in coolers that need use-by date marking. Nacho cheese must be dated for 7 days after opening from a can. PIC labeled food items in prep cooler. +COS
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 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 or a roast <130° F. Observed nacho cheese in dispenser at 80 degrees F. Had PIC discard cheese. +COS
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 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance
Official wording
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Observed pans with food debris on them that have not been used or are no longer in use on storage shelf. Make sure to remove all non-functional items including pots, pans, etc.
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, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 8, 2026
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. Waste pipe for the drainage for the pop gun is dirty moldy .
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 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official wording
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices was missing, fo one prep cooler.
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 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. Ice scoop stored inside dirty container by the ice machine in the back storage area.
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 8, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 23, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing equipment and/components for the bar area were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ice scoop stored on dirty surface above the ice machine.
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, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 24, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.1(D) - Backflow prevention
Inspector’s notes
The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. Air gap was blocked for the ice bin .
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 problemsnotedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
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7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials 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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 5, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.4(Q)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.4(Q) - Utensils, measuring devices
Inspector’s notes
Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.
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, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 6, 2023
Not Abated
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.2(I)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-06.2(I)(2) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity other areas The light intensity was <20 foot candles at buffet, sales area, in other refrigerator, or at 30 inches above the floor in warewashing, other storage, or toilet rooms."
Inspector’s notes
"Light is out for the reach in freezer in the prep 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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(1) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Cloths used for wiping food spills were not dry or used for other tasks."
Inspector’s notes
"Wiping cloths-use limitation 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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
Inspector’s notes
"Wiping cloths-use limitation 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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source