ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 14, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Varsity Village Left Field (Baseball)
2700 O Varsity Wy
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8 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 14, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3701-21-22Other
Official wording
3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards
Inspector’s notes
Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 28, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other
Official wording
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. Baseball stands are closed for the season, PIC said that new menus will be ordered for next season with updated allergen information for hot dog buns, nacho cheese, pretzles, etc.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 15, 2025
Not In Compliance
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3.5(C)(2)(e)Food source and labeling
Official wording
3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens
Inspector’s notes
A food label did not include the name of the food source of each major food allergen contained in a food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. Hot dog buns (Wheat, Sessame), Nacho Cheese (Milk), Pretzles(Wheat) Please post consumer allergen warnings for all concession stands.
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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed open beers stored in hand sink due to overflow when opened. Spoke with PIC about placing the beers in the 3-comp sink to dump if needed to keep open access to hand sinks. +COS
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 25, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. PIC not able to provide level 2 manager certifications. Will be COS when emailed to Cole.ferguson@cincinnati-oh.gov
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 issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events. Gave PIC ODH procedure for cleanup.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 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 using wrong type of test strips for sanitizer. 3-comp sinks are set up for sink and surface sanitizer but operator is using quat ammonia sanitizer from Diversity. PIC brought correct test strips.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 20, 2024
Not In Compliance
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(B)(4)(b)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(4)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Utensils or equipment are not cleaned at the proper frequency or the frequency is not documented Observed food tongs laying on counter top from previous shift. Had PIC take them to the central kitchen to be cleaned.
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 contaminationnotedCode 3.2(C)(3)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency of Equipment and Utensils
Inspector’s notes
Improper frequency of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Observed large yellow ice bin full of melted ice, bin is not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the proper frequency after each shift or use. Had PIC dump out water to have the yellow ice bin cleaned.
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 contaminationnotedCode 5.3(E)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
5.3(E) - Conveying sewage
Inspector’s notes
Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system. Observed sewage backup in two of the floor drains inside of the FSO. Must be repaired and deep cleaned before reopening.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 12, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms
Inspector’s notes
Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed blocked hand sink with items stored in the sink, therefore, employees are not washing hands when first arriving to food facility and throughout shift.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(R)Other
Official wording
3.2(R) - Food storage
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored in an unapproved location. Observed boxes of chips and a large bag of popcorn stored on floor. Had operators move food items onto risers. Please keep all food and single use articles at least 6 inches from the ground.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage
Inspector’s notes
In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed ice scoops stored within ice. Had operators move scoops to a clean, dry location.
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 issuesnotedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemicals stored in hand sink. Had PIC move all chemical containers out of hand sink to allow employees to wash hands when necessary.
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 problemsnotedCode 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing
Official wording
5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing facility
Inspector’s notes
Access to handwashing facility blocked. Observed glass front cooler plugged in and blocking hand sink. Had PIC move cooler to a different plug.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(C)(8)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Ice container not kept covered in facility. PIC covered ice with a clean trash bag for temporary coverage.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 12, 2024 · Original Source