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When was Bharat 3 Oh LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 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?
6 inspections on record, from Oct 22, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Bharat 3 Oh LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 22, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 9, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s Notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Stained 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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Soiled floor, dirty walls in the back room.
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.
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.
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.
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 LEVEL TWO 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Nov 9, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 28, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
11 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
Sink is dirty soiled.
clean the three compartments sink, maintain clean.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Moldy mop sink, moldy plumbing connected to the mop sink.
Walls by are soiled dirty.
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Mop sink is moldy dirty.
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.
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.
No sick policy.
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.
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.
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.
6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage
Inspector’s Notes
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.
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.
4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning
Inspector’s Notes
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
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.
The operator is using unapproved alternative manual warewashing
Sink was not operated according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
6.3(D) - Distressed Merchandise: Segregation and Location
Inspector’s Notes
Products that are held by the license holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, were not segregated and not held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning.
Cabients used to store food items is made from wood not sealed ,have chipping paint on the surfaces, no smooth 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Feb 3, 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 shell eggs, dairy product and deli meat holding at 64F in a malfunctioning open display cooler.
Discard the product, do not store TCS product in the cooler until the cooler is able to hold at 41F or less.
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.
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
Observed open display cooler holding at 64F.
Have the cooler service to ensure that it is functioning at 41F or less.
Do not store TCS food items in the cooler until it is capable of holding at 41F or less.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Observed syrup build up
- underneath the slushie machine
- in the cabinets under the slushie machine
- along the wall behind the slushie machine
Clean all these surfaces.
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.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed a leak from the PVC pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.
Repair the plumbing.
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.
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s Notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
Observed gaps between the counter and the wall that are allowing slushie syrup to spill onto the wall behind the machine.
Close of the gaps along the counter.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 9, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 22, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
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 part of the glass for the retail facility broken and boarded up temporarily. PIC stated that the broken glass boarded up was temporarily and will be replaced this week.
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s Notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
-Observed the display refrigerator shelving that holds drink and dairy product soil in debris.
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.