Cincinnati, OH

The Mortar Building

Name: The Mortar Building
Address: 2453 Gilbert Av, Cincinnati, OH

2453 Gilbert Av

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Mortar Building last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Not In Compliance”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Aug 12, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has The Mortar Building ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 12, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 3, 2026

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ensure the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine are clean to the sight and touch.

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 3701-21-22Other

Official Wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s Notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim was not accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are accessible to the public.

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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 10, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 29, 2026

Not In Compliance

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory

Inspector’s Notes

The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 18, 2026

Not In Compliance

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory

Inspector’s Notes

The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 9, 2026

Not In Compliance

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.5(E)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory

Inspector’s Notes

The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation

Inspector’s Notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Chemicals were stored next to single service items. Chemicals were moved. +COS

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 6.1(R)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

6.1(R) - Outdoor refuse areas - curbed and graded to drain

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse area was not properly constructed, curbed, or graded to drain. Observed dumpter on absorbent surface. Provide a smooth, cleanable non absorbent surface for dumpster such as asphalt or concrete.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(J)Other

Official Wording

3.4(J) - Conducting Special Process without a Required Variance

Inspector’s Notes

The license holder did not obtain a required variance from ODH or ODA. Observed ROP prepared potatoes that were frozen. PIC agreed to discontinue process and not sell product. +COS

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(K)(6)Other

Official Wording

3.4(K)(6) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s Notes

Facility did not meet the obligations to package cheese using ROP. Observed vacuum packaged Gouda cheese in freezer without a HACCP plan that was not labeled with production time and date. PIC agreed not to sell product and discontinue ROP processes needing a HACCP plan until one is approved. +COS

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(B)Other

Official Wording

5.4(B) - Outdoor Storage Surface

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain. Observed dumpster on absorbent surface.

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. Observed in use utensils stored in container of still water at ambient temperature between uses. Discussed alternate in use utensil storage.