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When was Mt Washington Baptist Church Day Care last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 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?
8 inspections on record, from Jan 11, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Mt Washington Baptist Church Day Care ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 11, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Nov 6, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s Notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed damaged and unadhered floor tiles by the three-compartment sink.
Ensure the floor tiles are repaired.
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.
4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s Notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency.
Observed non-commercial fridges in classrooms used to store TCS food items.
Ensure all food equipment is commercially approved.
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, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 30, 2026
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3.4(G)(2)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked.
Observed several commercially processed TCS food items that had been opened and not date marked.
Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is properly date marked.
PIC discarded the milk.
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.
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 several TCS food items being held at 48°F in the preschool fridge.
Ensure all TCS foods are being held at temperatures <41° F.
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.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed damaged and unadhered floor tiles by the three-compartment sink.
Ensure the floor tiles are repaired.
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.
4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification
Inspector’s Notes
Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency.
Observed non-commercial fridges in classrooms used to store TCS food items.
Ensure all food equipment is commercially approved.
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.
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Observed mouse droppings on food storage shelves in the classroom closets.
Ensure all food in the closets is discarded and all mouse droppings are cleaned up. Continue working with pest control operator.
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.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
Observed several ready-to-eat, TCS food items was not discarded by the date mark.
PIC discarded of the out-of-date 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.
3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked.
Observed opened butter without proper date marking.
Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened is properly date marked.
PIC date marked the butter.
+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.
3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving
Inspector’s Notes
Food packaging does not protect food from contamination.
Observed multiple canned goods with severe dents on the sealing surfaces.
Ensure cans are inspected for severe dents on the sealing surfaces during receiving and before use.
PIC discarded of the damaged canned goods.
+COS
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Observed damaged and unadhered floor tiles by the three-compartment sink.
Ensure the floor tiles are repaired.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 21, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Observed small leak under the three compartment sink. Repair leak.
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.
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.
Current PIC has level 2 manager training scheduled for the end of February.
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.
3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
Inspector’s Notes
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
Items were date marked. +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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 16, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
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. Handouts provided with information.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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. +repeat
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.
Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 15, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s Notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
Observed no Ohio manager certified 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.
5.1(L)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities
Inspector’s Notes
Handwashing facility is not located to allow convenient use by employees.
Observed no handwashing outside of restroom for preschool room that has stored cereal storage containers in it for serving.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 21, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility
Inspector’s Notes
No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Observed no manager with 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.
3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding
Inspector’s Notes
TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed milk holding at 47ºF and 52ºF that had been placed in refrigerator yesterday. Milk was voluntarily discarded by operator.
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.
Food employee did not have their hair effectively restrained by wearing a hair covering.
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.
5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities
Inspector’s Notes
This food facility does not have the required number of conveniently located handwashing sinks. Observed no handwashing sink in preschool room where food is dispensed.
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.
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Refrigerator in preschool room was not maintaining TCS foods below 41ºF. TCS food in refrigerator was voluntarily discarded. Do not place TCS food in unit until it can be adjusted or repaired to be a proper temperature.
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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jan 11, 2024
Not Abated
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."
Inspector’s Notes
"PIC-Level 2 Certification
Observed no manager with 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.