Cincinnati, OH

Water Lily Learning Center

Name: Water Lily Learning Center
Address: 3559 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH

3559 Reading Rd

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 19, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation

Inspector’s notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Chemicals stored on 3 comp.sink. Poisonous/toxic materiala MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Corrected on site.

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

notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

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3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Food, food contact surfaces stored with non food items. Store food related items in separate space.

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 contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 24, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Discontinue storing boxes of disposable cups etc. directly on floor

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Infant cooler holding temperature at 50 degrees F--discontinue using until temperatures are maintained at 40 degrees F (compressor may be frozen--thaw)

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)Other

Official wording

5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles

Inspector’s notes

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

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 23, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 25, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.

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 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

notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked. Open Turkey breast with no discard date--Discarded

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 3701-21-22Other

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3701-21-22 - Food Choking

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim.

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 25, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 26, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(F)Other

Official wording

4.8(F) - Storage

Inspector’s notes

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area. Discontinue storing boxes of disposable cups directly on floor

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)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.

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 issues

notedCode 4.4(P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Concentration of sanitizer is too high

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, Jun 26, 2024 · Original Source