Cincinnati, OH

Hrc - The Rock Bar

1000 Broadway

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Hrc - The Rock Bar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 24, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2024 to Jun 24, 2026.
Has Hrc - The Rock Bar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 24, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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 a buildup of residue and debris underneath the ice basins. Ensure the compartment underneath the ice basins are cleaned more regularly 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 23, 2025

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 no plumbing permit pulled for glasswashers.

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, May 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 8, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(Q)Other

Official Wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed soda gun hose that was in ice bin. Hose was removed.

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, single-service articles, and single-use articles - 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 no guards around dump sinks that were next to glasses.