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Quick Answers
When was Walgreen Drug Co #1502 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 24, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2024 to Mar 24, 2026.
Has Walgreen Drug Co #1502 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 24, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5.4(K)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
5.4(K) - Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables
Inspector’s Notes
Refuse/recyclables/returnables accessible to insects or rodents.
Observed recyclables stored outside waiting for pickup unprotected.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 18, 2026
Not In Compliance
2 recorded violations
notedCode 5.4(K)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
5.4(K) - Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables
Inspector’s Notes
Refuse/recyclables/returnables accessible to insects or rodents.
Observed recyclables stored outside of the store waiting for pickup.
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.
Embargo of Food: Food suspected of being adulterated, or misbranded or baby food is expired.
At time of inspection, baby food was found to be past the expiration date. Pulled expired formulas from the shelves.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
May 1, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6.4(A)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s Notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Damaged ceiling tiles in the display 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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 8, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6.4(H)Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures
Inspector’s Notes
Plumbing fixtures are being kept clean and maintained.
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.
6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities
Inspector’s Notes
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.
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.
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Floor I dirty for the women and men restroom .
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.
4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils
Inspector’s Notes
Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Moldy shelves for a reach in cooler .
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.