Cincinnati, OH

Taco Bell #32033

3941 Red Bank Rd

Last inspected Oct 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Taco Bell #32033 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 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 May 18, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has Taco Bell #32033 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 30, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled exhaust fan in walk in. Clean it regularly.

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 7.1(A)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation

Inspector’s Notes

Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Degreaser was hanging on clean food contact rack. Poisonous/toxic materials MUST NOT BE stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles. Corrected on site.

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 5.4(J)(3)Other

Official Wording

5.4(J)(3) - Storage Areas, Redeeming Machines, Receptacles-Capacity and Availability

Inspector’s Notes

The location of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, or returnables cannot create a public health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space. Observed grease overflowing from grease receptor out side and soiling floor and area outside. Empty grease container frequently and keep ground clean around it.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 13, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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.

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 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled exhaust fan in walk in.

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, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 25, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Other

Official Wording

5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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. Expired salsa--discarded

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 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Inspector’s Notes

A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter. Observed grease build up around dumpster--clean

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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 28, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(P) - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures

Inspector’s Notes

A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter. Clean area around dumpsters

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 4.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Hand sinks are soiled

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 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. Will e-mail written procedures. Bio hazard clean up kit is required

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust on ceiling around vent above soda machines, grease on floor beneath fryers--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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s Notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Provide a thermometer in under counter cooler

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 5.4(N)(2)Other

Official Wording

5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Jan 29, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 26, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(P) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items. Grease build up around dumpsters--clean

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 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. Loose faucet and drip at faucet in Men's bathroom--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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean walls around front handsink

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 5.4(N)(2)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.

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 6.4(F)Other

Official Wording

6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

Inspector’s Notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s Notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Hand sinks and exterior of Bulk food containers are soiled--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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 18, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official Wording

6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

Inspector’s Notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Hang wet mop heads to air dry between use

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Soiled pop dispenser nozzles--Mantain food contact surfaces clean daily. Recommend additional nozzles to rotate out each evening

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 3.2(Q)Other

Official Wording

3.2(Q) - Food Storage

Inspector’s Notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing boxes of foods directly on floor inside walk-in freezer

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 5.4(F)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(F)(1) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Outdoor refuse containers do not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers. Maintain doors/lids closed at all times on both dumpster and grease pit

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 5.4(P)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

5.4(P) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables

Inspector’s Notes

Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items. Floor around dumpster and grease pit is greasy--clean and maintain clean

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s Notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Dried food on warmer door handles --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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties

Inspector’s Notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events. Information sent

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 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 18, 2024 · Original Source