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Cincinnati, OH

Vybez Hookah Bar And Lounge

7825 Reading Rd

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 16, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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 a buildup within the ventilation hood. 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 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding

Inspector’s notes

Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas.

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 16, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 16, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(D)Facility maintenance

Official wording

4.2(D) - Ventilation hood systems- Adequacy

Inspector’s notes

Ventilation systems were inadequate. Observed no hood over small flat top.

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 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.

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(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.

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 4.2(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. Observed no test kit for measuring quaternary ammonia.

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 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding

Inspector’s notes

Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas.

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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 28, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(G)(1) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices. The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible. "

Inspector’s notes

"No thermometer is available for acquiring food temperatures."

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

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."

Inspector’s notes

"Seal wood on surfaces beneath the bar counterspaces. Also, seal the space between the bar counterspace and the wall surface."

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 3717-1-06.4(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

"There are soiled surfaces on some areas of kitchen wall surfaces."

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 3717-1-04.2(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."

Inspector’s notes

"No quaternary ammonia test strips are available."

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, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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