Cincinnati, OH

Unexpected Barista Bar

Name: Unexpected Barista Bar
Address: 37 W 7th St, Cincinnati, OH

37 W 7th St

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 14, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

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4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No Chlorine dispensed at final rinse of dish machine. Do not use until repaired. May use dish machine in basement until repaired

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 4.8(I)(1)Other

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4.8(I)(1) - Preset Tableware

Inspector’s notes

Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted.

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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 14, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 2, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.5(B)Other

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3.5(B) - Honestly Presented

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements.

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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, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 28, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(U)Other

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3.2(U) - Food Display

Inspector’s notes

Food on display was not protected from contamination by consumers. Unwrapped washed apples on display counter

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

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notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No chlorine dispensed at final rinse of dish machine

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 3.5(A)Food source and labeling

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3.5(A) - Food Labels

Inspector’s notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements. Prove a reference ingredient listing of baked goods for potential allergens

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 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.

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