ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 16, 2026
Approved - Violations Abated
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Sebastian Coffeehouse
6139 Plymouth Av
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Approved - Violations Abated
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Quick Answers
- When was Sebastian Coffeehouse last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Violations Abated”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Jun 3, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026.
- Has Sebastian Coffeehouse ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 3, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 8, 2026
Not In Compliance
5 recorded violations
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. Observed wet wiping clothes stored in a sanitizer solution that was below the proper concentration of sanitizer. Ensure the wet wiping clothes are stored in a sanitizer solution that is at the proper concentration. PIC refilled the sanitizer solution with sanitizer that was at the proper concentration.
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 problemsnotedCode 4.8(F)(2)Other
Official Wording
4.8(F)(2) - Storage - Excluded Locations: Toilet Rooms
Inspector’s Notes
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a toilet room. Observed single use items stored in the employee restroom. Ensure cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were not stored in an excluded location.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s Notes
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 cold brew that was held past the discard date indicated on the date marking. Ensure ready-to-eat, TCS food is discarded when the date mark exceeds the required time/temperature combination. PIC discarded the out-of-date cold brew.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3.2(M)(5)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
3.2(M)(5) - Wiping cloths - use limitation
Inspector’s Notes
Container of wiping cloth solution is stored on the floor or in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground behind the counter. Ensure the sanitizer bucket is stored off of the ground and in a manner that prevents the contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles. PIC moved the sanitizer bucket off of the ground.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.2(R)(2)Other
Official Wording
3.2(R)(2) - Food storage - Excluded Locations
Inspector’s Notes
Food is stored in an unapproved location. Observed drinks stored in the employee restroom. Ensure food items are not stored in excluded locations.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 3, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
4 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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 5.1(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Observed that the chemical dispenser is connected to the mop sink faucet. Ensure the chemical dispenser is connected to a dedicated supply line.
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 problemsnotedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
Inspector’s Notes
Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. PIC was given a copy of an employee health policy, will have all employees sign the policy.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 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. Employee 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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source