Cincinnati, OH

The Skeleton Root

38 W Mcmicken Av

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - No Violations

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When was The Skeleton Root last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 31, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - No Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Feb 7, 2024 to Jul 31, 2026.
Has The Skeleton Root ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 7, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 31, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7.1(C)(3)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.1(C)(3) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use

Inspector’s Notes

A restricted pesticide was applied by a person who is not a Certified Applicator. Observed pesticides on the premises. Advised POC to remove all pesticides from premises and that only certified pesticide applicators can apply pesticides. POC removed all pesticides. COS

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

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 1, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION