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Quick Answers
When was Ivy Woods Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 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?
7 inspections on record, from Nov 21, 2023 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Ivy Woods Health Care Center 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 21, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 20, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 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.
Shelves for the Walk-in cooler are soiled.
Clean maintin 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.
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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 are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Floor is not clean under the food equipments.
Celing above the dish washer is dirty.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jul 9, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
11 recorded violations
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.
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(E) - Facilities: Floor covering - mats and duckboards
Inspector’s Notes
Mats are soiled were not designed to be removable 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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
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.
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.
Coffee filters stored exposed on a shelf in the storage area not in the original package.
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.
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of cleaning materials are not labeled.
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.
3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Inspector’s Notes
Food is contacting an unclean surface.
ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY.
Discard the ice.
Clean, and sanitize the ice machine before we use.
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.
4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Warewashing equipment components' were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
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 are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Floor under the shelves
anfloor under the three compartment sink,.
Floor under the dish washer.
Floor in the all in cooler
Floor is dirty throughout the premises.
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.
Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Shelves in the kitchen in the prep area are not cleanable, rusty .
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 6, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Apr 25, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5.1(D)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
5.1(D) - Backflow Prevention- Air Gap: Water Supply Inlet
Inspector’s Notes
The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements.
-Observed the air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of the plumbing fixture attached to the walk-in refrigerator is broken and does not meet requirement. PIC was required to repair broken plumbing fixtures.
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, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Feb 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
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.