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Cincinnati, OH

Harmony Plant Fare

1801 Race St

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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When was Harmony Plant Fare last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 7 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Jan 10, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Harmony Plant Fare ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 10, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 4, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

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 prepared cream cheese blend with no Discard Date. PIC to assure all TCS foods have discard date. Best practice is to document both open/prep and use by dates on each item. +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 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 on rafters above Booth

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 3.5(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. Disclaimer provided. +COS

In Plain English

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

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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. +COS

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 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition

Inspector’s Notes

Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed expired cream cheese blend--Discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food Code. +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 6.4(F)Other

Official Wording

6.4(F) - Drying Mops

Inspector’s Notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

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)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils and food contact surfaces stored in rusted mesh metal baskets

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, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jul 16, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(B)Other

Official Wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s Notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cracked flooring

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 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
notedCode 6.1(C)(2)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(C)(2) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed

Inspector’s Notes

Where water flush cleaning used, the floors were not drained, not graded to drain, or the floor/wall junctures were not coved and sealed.

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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 14, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official Wording

6.4(F) - Drying Mops

Inspector’s Notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 6.1(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings

Inspector’s Notes

The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

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 4.4(B)Other

Official Wording

4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Clean utensils stored in rusted basket above three compartment sink

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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 14, 2025

Approved - No Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(I)Other

Official Wording

5.1(I) - Service Sink- Number

Inspector’s Notes

One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 8, 2025

Cancelled

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s Notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.

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(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s Notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 4.2(G)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.2(G)(1) - Food temperature measuring devices.

Inspector’s Notes

The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.

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, Feb 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 10, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

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