COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Jun 14, 2025
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 14, 2025 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
White Castle Cinc #18
3940 Old Ludlow Av, #1
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6 inspectionsCOMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
May 12, 2025
Not In Compliance
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.2(D)Facility maintenance
Official wording
4.2(D) - Ventilation hood systems- Adequacy
Inspector’s notes
Ventilation systems were inadequate. Ventilation hood above fryers was not sufficiently venting out oil smoking causing eyes burning inside food prep.area and dining hall. Resove the issue. This facility closed.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 12, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled filters above grill.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(D)Other
Official wording
3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Inspector’s notes
Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Unlabeled cheddar cheese container.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
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3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cram o squart container held on temp. 63 F by drive thru window, Keep cold TCS food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of pathogens.
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.2(D)Facility maintenance
Official wording
4.2(D) - Ventilation hood systems- Adequacy
Inspector’s notes
Ventilation systems were inadequate. Ventilation system above fryer was insufecient causing eyes burning in food prep. and dining area. Resolve the issue.
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 issuesnotedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils
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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Torn gasket in burger freezer. Replace gasket.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 23, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
8 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Stirrer bottle soiled from in and outside. Rust on exhaust fan covers in walk in. Soiled fan in the window by the grill. Corrected Filter on Nacho cheese machine soiled.
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 problemsnotedCode 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Heavily soiled vent above 3 comp. sink. Clean vent thoroughly.
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 problemsnotedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
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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.
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 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature
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3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. No discard date on cream made in house in small cooler by drive through. Must mark discard date if not consumed with in 24 hours. Corrected on site.
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 temperaturenotedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature
Official wording
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cream for coffee held on temp.66 F on counter by drive thru window. Keep cold TCS food on temp. 41 F or below to prevent growth of bacteria's. Corrected on site.
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 temperaturenotedCode 4.2(D)Facility maintenance
Official wording
4.2(D) - Ventilation hood systems
Inspector’s notes
Ventilation systems were inadequate. Vent above fryers did not have enough suction to pull out all smoke properly. Resolve the issue.
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 issuesnotedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Employee's drinks stored in coolers with consumer's food items. Keep personal food items in separate space or on bottom shelf of cooler in a tub or box clearly marked employee's food.
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 4.1(Y)Food temperature
Official wording
4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Broken thermometer in small cooler by drive thru. Replace thermometer for daily temp. check.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Sep 10, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 2, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(B)(4)(e)Contamination
Official wording
4.5(B)(4)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Cleaning frequency Food storage equipment is not cleaned frequently enough. Mold on shoot where ice dropped in ice machine. Discard ice clean and sanitize ice machine thoroughly to prevent mold growth and contamination of ice.
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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Heavily soiled vent above 3 comp. sink. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination
Official wording
3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Employee's food stored in coolers with consumer's food items. Keep employee's food in a separate space or on bottom shelf in tub or box clearly marked employee's food only.
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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Shake machine button and panel soiled. with grease and dirt.
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, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source