Cincinnati, OH

Thornton's #65

4530 Reading Rd

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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When was Thornton's #65 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Thornton's #65 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 7.1(P)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.1(P) - X. Chemical

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. Chemicals and food stored on same shelf in storage area. Also chemicals stored on hand washing sink. Keep chemicals below or away from food and food contact surfaces and all sink to prevent contamination. 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 2.3(A)Contamination

Official Wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food Contamination Prevention - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Products

Inspector’s Notes

Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Open cup of employee's drink on table in back area. Corrected on site.

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 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official Wording

5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance

Inspector’s Notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Miscellaneous items stored in hand sink by dish washing area in the back. Keep hand sink available at all times for hand washing. Corrected on site.

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.

Official Wording

4.5(C) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cooking and Baking Equipment - Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough. Soiled microwave. Clean microwave as often as needed.

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(J)(2)Other

Official Wording

6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s Notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's clothes was hanging on rack where food and food contact surfaces stored. REPEAT VIOLATIONS. Corrected on site.

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 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 24, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(J)(2)Other

Official Wording

6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector’s Notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee's purse and jacket was hanging on rack where food stored. Keep personal items in separate area away from food and food contact surfaces. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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. Trash on the floor 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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 10, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 30, 2025

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. Walk in cooler floor beneath shelves are soiled--clean. Dust on ceiling in walk in cooler--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 6.4(L)Pests

Official Wording

6.4(L) - Removing Dead or Trapped Pests

Inspector’s Notes

The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed dead roaches on glue trap

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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. Rear store room floor 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

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 21, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing

Official Wording

6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities

Inspector’s Notes

Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser.

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.

Official Wording

4.4(A)(1) - Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Repair walk-In freezer

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 6.4(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. Observed dead bugs in light shields in kitchen and dust build up on ceiling in walk ins--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 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 6, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

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. Dust build up on ceiling tiles/light shields around vents--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 3.2(R)Other

Official Wording

3.2(R) - Food storage

Inspector’s Notes

Food is stored in an unapproved location. Discontinue storing boxes of food 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 3.4(H)(1)Other

Official Wording

3.4(H)(1) - 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 pork. Discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio food code

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(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. Maintain dumpster doors closed at all times

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, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 28, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-03.5(C)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.5(C) - Violation - Food labels-required information Food is not properly labeled."

Inspector’s Notes

"Food labels-required information Provide a reference ingredient listing for Seasonal Baked goods for potential allergens"

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 3717-1-03.2(Q)Contamination

Official Wording

"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."

Inspector’s Notes

"Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Discontinue storing boxes of foods directly on floor inside walk in freezer"

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."

Inspector’s Notes

"Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Soiled floor under mat at three comp sink--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 3717-1-04.5(A)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Soiled Iced Tea nozzle--Tea discarded CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC to assure Iced Tea nozzles are disassembled, washed, rinsed and sanitized"

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 3717-1-04.5(D)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."

Inspector’s Notes

"Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Dust on ceiling inside walk in cooler--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 28, 2023 · Original Source