Cincinnati, OH

Dojo Gelato

1801 Race St

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Dojo Gelato last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Jan 31, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Dojo Gelato ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 31, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 29, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Information provided

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed dust build up on rafters above store--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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 17, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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.

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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 15, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Gelato scoops must be stored in water with continuous flow mechanism on at all times

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(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.

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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 30, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 8, 2025

Approved - No Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.5(A)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.5(A) - Food Labels

Inspector’s Notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION