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Quick Answers
When was Imart Stores #Oh0030 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Violations Abated”.
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?
8 inspections on record, from Oct 27, 2023 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Imart Stores #Oh0030 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 27, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 22, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
1 recorded violation
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.
Toilet room is not clean.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 9, 2026
Not In Compliance
21 recorded violations
notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health
Inspector’s Notes
License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information.
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.
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.
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.
Nozzles for the beverage dispensers, not been cleaned or sanitized as the thing is not set up up to the code.
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.
Attachments to walls or ceilings were not easily cleanable.
BROKEN LIGHT COVERS
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.
6.1(J) - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents
Inspector’s Notes
HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils.
Vents are covered with dust in different locations.
Clean the vents, maintain them clean
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.
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Several thermometers are missing for several coolers.
Provide the thermometer for each cooler.
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.
Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
Single use articles like cups and lids, stored on dirty surfaces in different locations like under the handwashing sink directly on the floor also on a dirty surfaces on the counters.
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.
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.
Cups and lids stored exposed to dust and container cabinets.
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.
Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or sanitized.
Three compartment sink was soiled, dirty, and not set up up to the code.
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.
5.4(L) - Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles-Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles are not maintained in good repair.
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.
6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s Notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter)
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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Shelves are dirty for the coolers.
Seeing in progress for cleaning the shelves in the coolers in the walk-in coolers during the inspection.
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.
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
Restroom plumbing are soiled dirty.
Clean the toilet and the toilet seat the floor around the toilet.
Clean the hand washing sink in the trailer room.
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.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Handwashing drain is clocked.
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.
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
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.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Damaged ceiling.s tiles, damaged floor tiles.
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.
6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.
Inspector’s Notes
There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
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.
Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
Cups are touching dirty surface on the counter by the slushy and pop machine.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Sep 9, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 5, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.0(A)(1)(a)Other
Official Wording
6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics
Inspector’s Notes
Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted.
-Observed the floor tiles in the facility cracked and not smooth making it not easily cleanable.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
-Observed the entrance door of the facility not in good working order leaving it open ajar and exposed to insects and rodents. PIC stated that door will be repaired before next follow-up
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
-Observed the pipe below the toilet seat leaking and not maintained in good 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.
6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed
Inspector’s Notes
In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter)
-Observed the wall junctures located at walk-in refrigerator area damaged.
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.
4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
-Observed the seal to the walk-in refrigerator door broken and not in good condition.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 28, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.1(M)(3)Other
Official Wording
6.1(M)(3) - Facilities
Inspector’s Notes
Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents.
-Observed the entry door opened ajar because automatic mode wasn't working. PIC stated that replacement to the door is being planned in future.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 14, 2024
Not In Compliance
4 recorded violations
notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s Notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
-Observed the handwashing sink used on site dirty and not cleaned frequently enough.
-Observed the racks that holds drinks and beverages in the walk-in refrigerator soiled in debris.
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.
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
-Observed the front entry door opened ajar and not protecting the facility against the entry of insects and rodents. PIC stated that they are planning to purchase a new door to replace current door.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
-Observed some ceiling tiles missing and some were also defective. PIC was required to replace or repair affected ceiling tiles.
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.
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
-Observed the gasket/seal to the door for the walk-in refrigerator worn out and not in good condition. PIC was required to replace the 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 14, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 3, 2023
Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s Notes
"Violation has been abated"
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.
"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
Inspector’s Notes
"Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage.
Cleaned boxes of single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
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.
"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
Inspector’s Notes
"Violation has been abated"
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 27, 2023
Not Abated
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.1(M)(3)Pests
Official Wording
"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."
Inspector’s Notes
"Facilities-windows, doors protected
Observed the entry door opened which did not protected facility against insects and rodents.
Note- Operator stated that the entrance automatic sliding door does not operate automatically and a work order has been opened for the issue."
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."
Inspector’s Notes
"Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair
Observed the ceiling tiles above the slush machine were not maintained in good working order"
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.
notedCode 3717-1-06.1(L)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
"3717-1-06.1(L) - Violation - Facilities-bathroom design, self-closing door A toilet room wasn't completely enclosed or lacks a self-closing door."
Inspector’s Notes
"Facilities-bathroom design, self-closing door
A toilet room wasn't completely enclosed or lacks a self-closing door."
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.
"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "
Inspector’s Notes
"Equipment,good repair, doors, seals
Observed the entrance automatic sliding door does not open automatically thereby making PIC to leave it opened ajar.
A work order has been opened for the issue."
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.
"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
Inspector’s Notes
"Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage.
Cleaned boxes of single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."
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.