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When was Mchale's Catering last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Aug 15, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026.
Has Mchale's Catering ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 15, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Oct 5, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
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.
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic 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.
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Hand sink by food line is leaking along with base of faucet at two compartment sink --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.
4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s Notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Hand sink is soiled--clean and maintain 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Jan 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Aug 15, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Base of faucet at two compartment sink is leaking--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.
The floors coverings, walls coverings, or ceilings are not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Chipped peeling paint on ceiling by walk ins--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.
Working containers of poisonous/toxic 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.