Cincinnati, OH

The Sweet Place

Name: The Sweet Place
Address: 2910 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH

2910 Short Vine St

Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was The Sweet Place last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 31, 2025. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
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?: 3 inspections on record, from Jan 24, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025.
Has The Sweet Place ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 24, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 31, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 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. Operator ran out of test strips for sanitizer, planned on purchasing more next day of operation.

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 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - 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. Observed many equipment utensils with flower residue on them. Spoke with PIC (person in charge) about placing equipment on tray racks and covering with plastic covers.

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, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 20, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717.43(F)Other

Official Wording

3717.43(F) -

Inspector’s Notes

The operator is handling food of a type or in a manner prohibited by restrictions on his license. Operator is making and packaging ice cream at risk level 2.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 4.5(B)(5)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Observed dirty containers of flour and sugar, explained to PIC that containers should be cleaned after being emptied each time.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION