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Cincinnati, OH

Tuskers

3400 Vine St

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

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 28, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 20, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 14, 2025

Not In Compliance

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(4)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required. Observed water to hand sink turned off for season. Operation of stand is contingent upon having operational hand sinks, stand cannot open unless there is means for employees to wash hands throughout day.

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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notedCode 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F. Had person in charge bring a large insulated beverage dispenser for hot water use during cold months of the season.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other

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6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics

Inspector’s notes

Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Back wall of FSO needs repairs made to help prevent entry of pest. Please fill or patch all holes where pest may be able to hide.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5.0(I)Other

Official wording

5.0(I) - Pressure

Inspector’s notes

Water under pressure is not available to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. Observed water shut off for season, water should not be turned off at any point the stand is in use.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 27, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Air curtains need to be turned up/cleaned to prevent the entry of flies.

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

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notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

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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. Update menu to have a general consumer warning for allergens as ingredients.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2.4(C)(4)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required. Observed no hand soap at time of inspection, employees are not washing hands. Employee brought hand soap for sink.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 20, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.4(K)Facility maintenance

Official wording

5.4(K) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Refuse/recyclables/returnables accessible to insects or rodents. Observed open trash dumpsters, please maintain closed with tight fitting lids.

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

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 13, 2024

Approved - No Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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 the ice scoop stored on an unclean surface. The scoop is a food contact surface. Store the scoop on clean and sanitized surfaces.

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, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 30, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.1(M)(1)Pests

Official wording

"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed insufficient door sweep at the entrace. Eliminate the gap between the door bottom and ground - prevent any potential pest entry."

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
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

"Clean the cabinet where the soda syrup boxes are stored. Observed syrup build up on the boxes. Ensure that the lines are not leaking."

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 30, 2023 · Original Source

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