Cincinnati, OH

Gold Star Chili Mt Washington

2231 Beechmont Av

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Gold Star Chili Mt Washington last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 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 Nov 14, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Gold Star Chili Mt Washington ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 7, 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. 1. Observed a buildup of grease in the internal compartment of the fryers. Ensure the fryers are cleaned more frequently and maintained clean. 2. Observed a buildup of food debris on the gaskets and sealing surfaces of the reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Ensure the gaskets and sealing surfaces of the coolers are 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(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 of dust on the HVAC vents above the warewashing area. Ensure the vents are cleaned more frequently and maintained 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

notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official Wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s Notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim was not accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim is accessible to the public.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 26, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official Wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s Notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Observed gaps in the weather stripping around the drive-thru window. PIC stated there is a work order in for the drive-thru weather stripping.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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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 y splitter connected to chemical dispenser on mop sink with back flow preventer not designed for continuous back pressure. Ensure chemical dispenser is disconnected from the mop sink faucet.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed damaged door seal on the walk-in freezer causing a build-up of ice on the inside of the door. PIC stated there is a work order in for the walk-in freezer door seal.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 12, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 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. 1. Observed sticker residue on the outside of containers. Make sure to remove sticker residue and clean containers more frequently. 2. Observed grease accumulation near grease trap. Clean fryer area near grease trap 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(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s Notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed fries on the floor in the freezer. Fries were moved so they could be 6 inches or higher from the floor.

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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 13, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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 y splitter connection to chemical dispenser on mop sink with back flow preventer not designed for continuous back pressure. Observed unapproved connection to chemical dispenser on 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

notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(H)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s Notes

Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Observed cheese in walk in cooler that was stored uncovered. Cheese was covered. +COS

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 14, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed damaged tile by steam kettle.

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 4.5(B)(1)(e)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated. Observed knife with mayonnaise on it sitting on top of raw beef food containers in prep area (utensil for raw beef stored on top). Knife was taken to dishwasher to be washed rinsed and sanitized.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 7, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(D)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(D)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling - temperature and time control

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period. Observed spaghetti that was cooling since last night in walk in cooler that was 49ºF. Spaghetti was voluntarily discarded by operator. PIC said that spaghetti was not cooled using normal cooling procedure.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 y splitter installed after mop faucet that had built in backflow preventer that is not designed to have continuous back pressure on it.

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 4.4(A)(3)Equipment and utensils