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Cincinnati, OH

Second Place

3936 Spring Grove Av

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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When was Second Place last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 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 Sep 26, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Second Place ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 26, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 8, 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 cold water handle missing on hand sink behind bar. Ensure to keep in good 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing

Official Wording

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Found no paper towels at bar hand sinks. Ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked for proper handwashing.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4.5(B)(5)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency. Observed inside ice machine unclean and inside soda dispenser holders unclean. Ensure to clean as often as necessary. Person in charge will clean and sanitize.

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 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s Notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.

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 problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 26, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing

Official Wording

6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage

Inspector’s Notes

A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

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