Cincinnati, OH

Burnett's Soul Food

1012 E Mcmillan St

Last inspected Oct 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Burnett's Soul Food last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Oct 3, 2023 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has Burnett's Soul Food ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 3, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 16, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed a buildup of residue and food debris on the non-food contact surfaces of kitchen equipment. Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned more frequently and maintained clean.

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(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. Observed dead cockroaches in the facility. Ensure dead pest are removed in a timely manner.

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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. 1.Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the front customer area. Ensure the ceiling tiles are repaired or replaced. 2. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in the kitchen. Ensure the floor tiles are replaced.

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 16, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 3, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Floor has debris accumulation. Clean more frequently.

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

Official Wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s Notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed pipes not draining properly. Repair 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling in front area not in good repair. Repair ceiling

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 4.0(I)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.0(I) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Materials

Inspector’s Notes

The nonfood contact surface is no longer corrosion -resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth. Observed metal rack no longer corrosion resistant or smooth. Make easily cleanable.

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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 27, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Feb 27, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention

Inspector’s Notes

An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed no air gap for culinary sink. PIC said that culinary sink would be air gapped prior to facility reopening.

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 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 11, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.3(C) - Drainage system

Inspector’s Notes

A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed no air gap for culinary sink. Ensure proper air gap is provided for sink per Ohio plumbing code.

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, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source

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