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Cincinnati, OH

Unexpected Lobby Bar

37 W 7th St

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

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Approved - Minor Violations

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4 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 12, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No chlorine dispensed at final rinse at dish machine--Discontinue using until repaired

In plain English

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 30, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(B)(2)(i)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(B)(2)(i) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge

Inspector’s notes

Identifying major food allergens including milk, egg, fish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame. Manager discarded allergens and advised they would list allergens moving forward.

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(C)Handwashing

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6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Manager replaced paper towels.

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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 31, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(13)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(C)(13) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties

Inspector’s notes

Employees are not properly trained in food safety. State of Ohio requires someone to be present during all hours of operation with a minimum of level I Food Safety Traing. Management required to have level II. Training may be done on-line @ statefoodsafety.com

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 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. No chlorine dispensed at final rinse (both dish machines). May use three comp sink or dish machine is lower level until repaired

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 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

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3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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)(2)(a)(b)Equipment and utensils

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4.8(E)(2)(a)(b) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s notes

Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Store clean glasses inverted

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 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

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5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 28, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

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