Cincinnati, OH

Knuckles Deli

3227 Riverside Dr

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Knuckles Deli last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 23, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Apr 3, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026.
Has Knuckles Deli ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 3, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 23, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed a buildup of residue inside of the soda gun at the bar. Ensure the food contact surfaces of the soda gun are kept clean to the sight and touch. PIC disassembled and cleaned the soda gun.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official Wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s Notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Observed the instructions for removing food of a choking victim were not accessible to the public. Ensure the instructions for removing food of a choking victim are accessible to the public.

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 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s Notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. PIC has completed Servsafe, needs to obtain Ohio manager certification in food protection.

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 3, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s Notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items. Observed personal items stored amongst single-service utensil boxes. Ensure employees have a designated area for personal item storage.

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

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 tomatoes and cooked bacon in the cold holding unit that was above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure TCS food in cold holding is held under 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded the out of temperature food items. +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.

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notedCode 3.2(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s Notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed raw eggs stored above potatoes in the kitchen reach-in cooler. Ensure raw animal foods are stored below ready-to-eat food. PIC moved the raw eggs below any ready-to eat food. +COS

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source

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