Cincinnati, OH

Theta Phi Alpha Sorority

Name: Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Address: 312 Joselin Av, Cincinnati, OH

312 Joselin Av

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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When was Theta Phi Alpha Sorority last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Oct 5, 2023 to Sep 28, 2026.
Has Theta Phi Alpha Sorority ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 5, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 28, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Observed ice build up in freezer in storage area. 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 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 missing date marking on on deli meat. Deli meat was date marked. +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(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed dust build up in hood compartments. 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 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s Notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Observed non commercial crop pot and dishwasher. Obtain commercial equipment.

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, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 28, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s Notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed leak on handwashing sink. Repair leak

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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 5, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 25, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 18, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 28, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 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. Observed a buildup of crumbs in the toaster cabinet. It must be 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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Observed a buildup of dust in the back corner behind refrigerator in back area. It must be cleaned. 2. Observed cobwebs in the ceiling of back storage area. It must be dusted.

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, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 7, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed grill ventilation hood being used without vent filters. Working filters must be used. Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted."

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

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(H)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

Inspector’s Notes

"Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

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 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed a build up of crumbs in the cabinet where the toaster is stored. It must be cleaned. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."

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, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 5, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed a hole in the wall in pantry. It must be patched. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

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 3717-1-04.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.4(D) - Violation - Warewashing equipment-cleaning frequency. Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use."

Inspector’s Notes

"1. Observed a build up of water in the base of the dish washer. The water must be removed. 2. Observed a build up of mold on the dish washer. It must be cleaned. Warewashing equipment and/or components 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 problems

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(D)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed a build up in the ventilation hood above stove. It must be cleaned. Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."

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 3717-1-04.1(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.1(J) - Violation - Ventilation Hood System-Filters Filters or other grease extracting equipment were not designed to be cleaned or replaced. "

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed two of the grill's ventilation hood filters not in use because they are broken. They must be replaced. Filters or other grease extracting equipment were not designed to be cleaned or replaced."

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 3717-1-06.4(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 debris in the pantry behind the cooler. It 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source