Cincinnati, OH

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272 Ludlow Av

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When was 272 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Nov 30, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has 272 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 30, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 14, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Single service items observed not to be stored inverted and in a way that can help prevent contamination.

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)(1)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No person in charge present in the food facility. No person in charge was present at food facility during inspection. +COS

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(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. Date marked items were observed not discarded at the end of the 7 days from date marked. +COS

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(J)(2)Other

Official Wording

6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s Notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Personal items observed on food prep surfaces.

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, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - PROCESS REVIEW

May 8, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

Official Wording

6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s Notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee personal items observed around food area.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s Notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Undercounter coolers were observed missing thermometers.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 5.1(E)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.1(E) - Backflow Prevention Device- Design Standard

Inspector’s Notes

The backflow or back siphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system does not meet requirements. Y splitter observed left attached to water spout and chemical line. +COS

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)(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 service containers observed stored with inside facing up and prone to contamination.

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(I)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control

Inspector’s Notes

Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s Notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. In use utensils stored in dirty/rusty tins. Always store utensils on a clean, hard, and dry 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 15, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Allergens need to be made available for the customers to see in the front or somewhere online.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 3.4(I)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control

Inspector’s Notes

Written procedures for time as a public health control improper or unavailable. Procedure for time as public health control for pastries with TCS foods needs to be created.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 17, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s Notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Was not able to verify a written health policy, gave PIC example information to create a new policy for employees.

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(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

Inspector’s Notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events. Was not able to verify a procedure for vomiting in a kitchen. Gave PIC guidance from Ohio department of health.

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 5.1(O)(1)Handwashing

Official Wording

5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance

Inspector’s Notes

Access to handwashing facility blocked. Observed hand sink blocked with trash can and baking sheet rack. If you're able to relocate the trash can to have one hand sink available or purchase a smaller one that can go underneath the sink.

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.

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. Gave PIC guidance sheet from state to help create a consumer advisory about allergens in the store or online. Create a placard or update menu with allergens as ingredients in foods.

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, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 22, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 16, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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. Observed prepared TCS foods without use by date marking in back fridge. Had PIC update date marking to include use by date instead of prepared dates.

In Plain English

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 7, 2024

Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals

Official Wording

"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 19, 2024

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed soil build up within the ice machine - primarily around the freeze plate CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean and sanitize the ice machine interior, including the water lines."

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 3717-1-04.8(E)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed single use containers stored on the floor. Keep all food contact surfaces at least six (6) inches above ground at all times."

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed a leak at the stopper at the 3 comp sink Resolve the plumbing issues. (& around the O-ring under the prep sink)"

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 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals

Official Wording

"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed a chemical spray bottle without any labeling to indicate the contents. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that all secondary chemical storage containers are labeled with the common name of the chemical within."

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 3717-1-03.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."

Inspector’s Notes

"Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine in contact with the machine top. The ice scoop is a food contact surface and must be stored on surfaces that are sanitized as required. Store the scoop in/on a container that will be properly sanitized regularly."

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 30, 2023

Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(G)(4)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-05.1(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Violation has been abated"

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source