Cincinnati, OH

Halal Food Inc.

121 E Court St

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Halal Food Inc. last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Sep 26, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has Halal Food Inc. ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 26, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 21, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 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. Discontinue propping entry door open. +COS

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official Wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s Notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s Notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. ID label all chemical spray bottles. +COS

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 3.4(G)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s Notes

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed hummus, Baklava, and grape leaves with no Dates. PIC to assure all prepared TCS foods held > 24 hours are date marked and held no > than one week. +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 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Inspector’s Notes

FSO license not displayed onsite.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 17, 2026

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 15, 2026

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official Wording

5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

4.4(I) - Manual warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature

Inspector’s Notes

The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was less than 110° F.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 11, 2026

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official Wording

5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Inspector’s Notes

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and Humus with no Discard date--PIC to assure all TCS foods held > 24 hours same a DISCARD DATE

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.4(I)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.4(I) - Manual warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature

Inspector’s Notes

The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was less than 110° F.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 4, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official Wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s Notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Discontinue storing disposable food containers and lids directly on floor

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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 26, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed TCS foods held in block cooler at 50F+. PIC voluntarily discarded items.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 upright and block coolers holding >41F. PIC placed service call for repairs. ***New block cooler purchased and to be installed***

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 3701-21-02(I)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Inspector’s Notes

FSO license not displayed onsite. PIC to post FSO within facility.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source