Cincinnati, OH

Elmore Street Cafe

1791 Elmore St

Last inspected Oct 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Elmore Street Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Nov 28, 2023 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Elmore Street Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.5(B)(5)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Observed unclean holder for beverage dispenser in bar area. Ensure to clean as often as necessary. Person in charge had cleaned and sanitized. Corrected.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 15, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed a buildup within the ventilation hood. It 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(C)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(C) - Thawing TCS

Inspector’s Notes

TCS food was improperly thawed. Observed fish being thawed in standing water. Manager placed fish under cool running water and advised it would be thawed that way moving forward. +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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 11, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 18, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures

Inspector’s Notes

Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed leak in three-compartment sink.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 28, 2023

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-05.4(H)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.4(H) - Violation - Refuse-covered receptacle women's/unisex bathroom There is no covered receptacle in women's/unisex bathroom."

Inspector’s Notes

"There is no covered waste receptacle for the women's restroom."

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, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source