Cincinnati, OH

Ugogelato

1733 Elm St

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

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Ugogelato 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: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Nov 29, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Ugogelato ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 29, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 7, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(A)Other

Official Wording

3.5(A) - Standards of Identity

Inspector’s Notes

Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements.

In Plain English

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

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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. Basement stair well littered with dead flies-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, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 6, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Recommend purchase of Biohazard/bodily fluid clean up kit

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(C)(1)(a)Contamination

Official Wording

3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation

Inspector’s Notes

Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food. Observed whole raw eggs stored above cartons of milk, etc. Always store raw TCS foods beneath RTF

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 10, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2.1(A)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health

Inspector’s Notes

License holder did not ensure food employee(s) report certain diseases, symptoms or high risk situations as obligated by law including providing necessary additional information. Implement and maintain Employee Health Policy-information provided

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 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.

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 3701-21-22Other

Official Wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s Notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 20, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(A)Other

Official Wording

3.5(A) - Standards of Identity

Inspector’s Notes

Food is not properly labeled.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s Notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 20, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 16, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(1)Other

Official Wording

3.5(D)(1) - other forms of information

Inspector’s Notes

Food is not properly labeled. packaged foods for self service must have all the labeling req met

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No manager has level 2 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 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.

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(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s Notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION