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Cincinnati, OH

Watertower Fine Foods

6136 Campus Ln

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 26, 2026

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.

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(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible. Ensure irreversible registering temperature indicators are obtained to verify proper hot water sanitation temperatures in the mechanical dishwasher.

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 3701-21-25 (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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 15, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(H)Other

Official wording

5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered

Inspector’s notes

There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health

Inspector’s notes

License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. An example of an employee reporting policy was provided. +COS

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 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.

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(I)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

4.2(I)(2) - Temperature Measuring Devices - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector’s notes

Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible.

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 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. Gasket on corner fridge not properly adjusted and intact. Assure equipment is intact, tight and properly adjusted.

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 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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 23, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 13, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 15, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Observed no manager certified in food protection. PIC has taken course. Sent PIC ODH food certification website to find application for manager certification.

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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 16, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.2(H)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

"3717-1-04.2(H)(2) - Violation - Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible."

Inspector’s notes

"Temperature indicator-mechanical warewashing. Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible."

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 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed no manager with Ohio manager certification in food protection. Inspection report sent with application to ODH to get manager certification."

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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 20, 2023

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed no ohio manager certified 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source

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