Cincinnati, OH

St Cecilia School

4115 Taylor Av

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was St Cecilia School last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Oct 11, 2023 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has St Cecilia School ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 11, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 21, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed noodles hot holding at 123 degrees inside warmer -PIC reheated the noodles

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 temperature

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed hood vents dusty

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

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer #1, #2, and #3 Observed ice build up inside milk cooler #1 by employee desk Observed the light out inside reach in freezer #2

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed the hood vents dusty

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

notedCode 6.3(C)(1)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

6.3(C)(1) - Employee Accommodation-Designated Areas

Inspector’s Notes

Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco are located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are not protected from contamination. Observed staff food not labeled inside reach in fridge

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 issues

notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s Notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed cherry tomatoes not covered inside the reach in fridge

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 3.1(L)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

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 a mandarin orange can dented in dry storage -PIC removed the dented can

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed ice build up inside the milk cooler Observed the light out inside the reach in fridge

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(J)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

6.1(J) - Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system vents

Inspector’s Notes

HVAC air intake or exhaust vents contaminating food, equipment, or utensils. Observed dust build up on the hood vents

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 issues

notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s Notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Observed cheese sandwiches not covered inside the reach in fridge Observed tater tots and corn dogs not covered inside the warmer

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3.2(K)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage

Inspector’s Notes

In-use utensils are improperly stored. Observed tongs used for carrots not properly stored at serve line

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 30, 2025

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 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 cheese slices dated 9/16 and not discarded -PIC discarded the cheese slices

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals

Official Wording

4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria

Inspector’s Notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. -PIC called in a work order

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 unsafely

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed ice build up inside the milk cooler located in the dry storage area

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 14, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the light out/missing in the reach in fridge near the serve line.

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 3.1(L)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity

Inspector’s Notes

Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Observed 3 dented diced peaches cans.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a ceiling tile missing and one not intact in the dry storage area.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 14, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 3, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 11, 2023

Not Abated

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed hamburgers at 113 degrees. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC reheated the hamburgers."

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 3717-1-04.8(E)(3)Contamination

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.8(E)(3) - Violation - Single-service and single-use articles-storage. 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."

Inspector’s Notes

"Single-service and single-use articles-storage. 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. Single serve containers on storage shelf were face up and not protected."

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s Notes

"Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed a peeling ceiling in the dish room."

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 3717-1-04.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "

Inspector’s Notes

"Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the light out for reach in freezer #2."