Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Museum Center (Nourish 513)

1301 Western Av

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Cincinnati Museum Center (Nourish 513) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 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?: 8 inspections on record, from Nov 6, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Cincinnati Museum Center (Nourish 513) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 6, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 1, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(G)(4)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s Notes

Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code. Observed missing discard date on items in prep area. Discard dates was placed on items. +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 4.1(H)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.1(H) - Nonfood Contact Surfaces - Cleanability

Inspector’s Notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed floor surface in utility sink area not easily cleanable. Assure area is easily cleanble

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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s Notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

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 2.3(D)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness

Inspector’s Notes

Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering. Observed food employee preparing food without hair restraint. Hair restraint was obtained. +COS

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(F)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(F)(1) - Wall and ceiling - coverings and coatings

Inspector’s Notes

Wall and ceiling coverings were not attached so that they are easily cleanable.

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(K)Pests

Official Wording

6.4(K) - Controlling Pests

Inspector’s Notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed pest presence in electrical drawer. Drawer was cleaned. Pest control operator treats facility weekly and will focus on problem areas. +COS

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 4.1(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. Observed missing thermometers in coolers in the cashier area on the seating side of the stand. Place thermometers on the warmest part of the fridge.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 2, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 24, 2025

Not In Compliance

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.4(K)Pests

Official Wording

6.4(K) - Controlling Pests

Inspector’s Notes

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed rodent droppings within a cabinet. Manager had cabinet cleaned.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 12, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 16, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 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. Observed a buildup of grease on the floor and backsplash behind the fryers. They must be cleaned 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 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 buildup within the ventilation hood filters. They must be cleaned.

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 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. Observed prep cooler in chicken area unable to get below 41° F. It must be repaired.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 8, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 6, 2023

Abated On-Site

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(F)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."