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Withrow High School

2488 Madison Rd

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 2, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

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. Observed cheese cold holding at 53 and 60 degrees -PIC moved cheese to freezer to rapid cool

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 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. Observed condiment bottle not labeled -contents inside were honey mustard

In plain English

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

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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. Observed single serve lids not protected inside pull out drawer

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 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. Observed mayonnaise opened and not dated -PIC dated the mayonnaise Observed white cheese slices opened and not dated -PIC tossed the white cheese slices Observed yellow cheese slices opened and not dated -PIC dated the yellow cheese slices Observed shredded cheese mix opened and not dated -PIC discarded the cheese mix

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 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed white cheese slices dated 3-4 and not discarded -PIC discarded the white cheese

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 11, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

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. Observed shredded cheese not dated inside walk-in fridge -PIC dated the shredded cheese

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 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. Condiment bottles (4x) at salad bar were not labeled

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. Observed one employee missing their employee health form -PIC had new employee sign/date the employee health form

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. Did not observe a Ohio manager certification in food protection -PIC stated she took the class and passed on 11-4 therefore this needs to be submitted to the Ohio Food Safety Office

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 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

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. Ranch and Chipotle Ranch condiment bottles were not dated at salad bar -PIC dated the ranch and chipotle ranch condiment bottles

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 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 hood vents dusty

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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 15, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(L)Pests

Official wording

6.4(L) - Removing Dead or Trapped Pests

Inspector’s notes

The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Kitchen staff didn't remove the rat droppings that were behind the dish machine

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
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. Single serve containers were not protected in the pull out drawer

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 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. All employees didn't have the employee health form signed and dated -PIC had everyone sign and date the forms

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 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability

Inspector’s notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser.

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 problems
notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Chicken wings were hot holding at 128 degrees -PIC reheated the chicken wings

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Open ceiling tiles near the serve line

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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 24, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed the prep sink hot water faucet make excess noise and vibrate when turned on.

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

Official wording

4.8(E)(3) - Equipment, utensils, linens, 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. Observed single serve boats, small black containers, and soufflé cups not protected inside the drawer of the prep area.

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 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.

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 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed the honey mustard condiment bottles (2x) not labeled. Observed butter buds spice shakers (2x) not labeled.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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 require employee(s) to report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as specified by law. All employees did not have the employee health form filled out/signed.

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 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. Observed mayonnaise opened and not properly date marked. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC dated the mayonnaise.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a hole in the ceiling outside the office area. Observed open ceiling tiles in the serving area.

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, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 8, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

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.

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 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed burgers being hot held at 113 degrees in the warmer. Corrective Action: PIC reheated the burgers.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed the hood vents (2x) not in place.

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 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6.4(D)(1) - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty above the ovens.

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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 26, 2023

Not Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(D)(1)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(D)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials."

Inspector’s notes

"Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty."

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
notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

"3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."

Inspector’s notes

"Food Choking 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.

More about other finding
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

"PIC-Level 2 Certification 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 issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

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