Cincinnati, OH

The Overlook

Name: The Overlook
Address: 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH

3520 Central Pkwy

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 29, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. 1. Observed cole slaw in ice bath in serving area in front of prep area holding at 50 ° F. Cole slaw was placed in the cooler. 2. Observed cream cheese in cold holding cooler holding at 54 ° F. Cream cheese was placed in different cooler. 3. Observed leafy greens in salad bar holding at 53 ° F. All salad bar items were placed in 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 temperature

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling chipping in prep area. Repair ceiling.

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(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Observed uncovered apples in self service area. Cover apples to prevent contamination.

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(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. Observed various cold holding units in self serving area and serving area not properly adjusted. Repair equipment so food items can hold correct temperature.

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 13, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 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

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed a buildup on the top of kitchen equipment. They must be cleaned.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.1(C)(1-4)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability

Inspector’s notes

Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Observed stickers left on dishes after cleaning. Stickers must be removed from dishes when cleaned.

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, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 17, 2024

Approved - No Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed foods being held in ice for cold holding. The ice level was not maintained at the same height as the food. Manager lowered food containers and advised the ice and food would be kept at the same level to ensure proper cold holding.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 2, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.1(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(C) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability

Inspector’s notes

Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Observed stickers left on clean dishes. They must be removed during cleaning.

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, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 5, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed items in walk-in cooler without date marking. Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Manager put dates on foods missing them and advised they would be more consistent with date marking."

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

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a build up of crumbs and debris behind the grills in the cooking area. The area must be cleaned. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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 3717-1-04.1(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(C) - Violation - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed sticker residue left on dishes after they were cleaned. Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Stickers must be completely removed from dishes when they are cleaned."

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 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed a leak under the Protein Sink next to ice machine. It must be repaired. Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

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 5, 2023 · Original Source