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Cincinnati, OH

Empowered By The Arts Academy

2615 Melrose Av

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Empowered By The Arts Academy last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 14, 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?
2 inspections on record, from Jun 9, 2025 to Apr 14, 2026.
Has Empowered By The Arts Academy ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 9, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 14, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(S)(1)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.1(S)(1) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s Notes

Plumbing system is not repaired according to the Ohio building code. The handwashing sink in the lunchroom was out of repair.

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 2.4(A)(1)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No person in charge present in the food facility. The PIC did not have a Person-in-Charge Food Safety Training certificate.

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 4.6(C)(3)Contamination

Official Wording

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. The lunchroom tables are not being sanitized after being cleaned. Directed the PIC to ensure that a food-grade sanitizer is used to sanitize the tables after being cleaned.

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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 9, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

6.4(H) - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures

Inspector’s Notes

Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained. Handwashing sink faucet handle (hot side) in the bathroom was coming loose.

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 damaged wall in the utility closet, by the mop sink.

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, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

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