ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 7, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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Quick Answers
- When was Longfellow last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - No Violations”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Sep 19, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026.
- Has Longfellow ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 19, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 19, 2025
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 small buildup in the drains behind the bar counter. Must be cleaned.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals
Official Wording
4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) the importance of routinely monitoring the sanitizer concentration in all active dishwashing machines. Advised conducting checks at least twice daily. The PIC acknowledged the significance of maintaining proper sanitizer levels to ensure effective sanitation.
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.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 4.6(C)(3)Contamination
Official Wording
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. Chlorine test strips indicated that sanitizer was not being dispensed into the dishwashing machine. 0ppm reading on test strip after running machine. PIC was able to fix the machine and subsequent reading were at the correct concentration.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed dust and debris accumulating underneath cooler located in the bar of the bar service area. The area underneath must be cleaned.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 22, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official Wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Biofilm growth was observed inside the ice machine. The Person in Charge (PIC) stated that the machine will be cleaned and sanitized following the disposal of all ice.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 19, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed build up of food debris around the top edges of food prep cooler and on the sides of the lid covering the top of the cooler. Must be cleaned and sanitized.
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source