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Cincinnati, OH

The Pickled Pig

645 E Mcmillan St

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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10 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 12, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Observed several food items that were not discarded by the date mark. Ensure food items are discarded on the date indicated on the date marking. PIC discarded all out of date food items. +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.

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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. Observed a build-up of debris and cobwebs on the backwall of the fermentation room. Ensure the fermentation room is cleaned more frequently and maintained 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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 10, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. Observed outside containers with sticker residue.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 26, 2025

Not In Compliance

5 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. 1. Observed reaccumulation on shelving in pickling room. 2. Observed outside of containers with sticker residue.

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.

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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. Various containers in walk in fridge were not labeled with their common name.

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(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. Observed onions on the floor. Food must be stored 6 inches from the 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.

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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 water dripping from pipe in walking in cooler.

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.

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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. Scoops for dry ingredients were held inside container on the food.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 8, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 22, 2025

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

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

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notedCode 2.4(C)(17)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(17) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

Mandated written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented as required. Logs were not kept per HACCP plan. Provide needed logs specified in HACCP plan.

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jan 28, 2025

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(K)(2)Other

Official wording

3.4(K)(2) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance

Inspector’s notes

Packaging TCS food using ROP method with inadequate or no HACCP plan. Observed raw meat products that were not stamped by ODA that were vacuum packaged, held for over 48 hours. Per ODA meat inspection, products produced under their inspection are stamped. Approval of HACCP plan is needed from this division for products vacuum packaged and held for over 48 hours. Please provide HACCP plan to senior EHS for review.

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

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notedCode 3.4(J)Other

Official wording

3.4(J) - Variance Requirement

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not obtain a required variance from ODH or ODA. Observed pickled eggs that were prepared in January 2025 that were date marked for over 7 days from date of preparation. Eggs were voluntarily discarded by operator. Observed vacuum packaged head cheese and no production time and date was observed on package. Head cheese was voluntarily discarded by operator.

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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, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 27, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 4, 2024

Abated On-Site

1 recorded violation

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

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Several containers of food such as mushroom potatoes, Oyster dressing, Aquafava were past datemark on container in the walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator discarded food containers and will continue to check dates and discard food."

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, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 1, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility 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."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Several containers of food such as mushroom potatoes, Oyster dressing, Aquafava were past datemark on container in the walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Operator discarded food containers and will continue to check dates and discard food."

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.

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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."

Inspector’s notes

"Buckets of Sauerkraut etc. were stored on the floor underneath shelving in the walk-in-cooler."

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 19, 2023

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source

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