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Cincinnati, OH

Yummi Express

7733 A8 Reading Rd

Last inspected Oct 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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When was Yummi Express last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 17, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Feb 20, 2025 to Oct 17, 2026.
Has Yummi Express ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 20, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 17, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official Wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s Notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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 3Contamination

Official Wording

3 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented

Inspector’s Notes

Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented. Observed a box of plantains that were covered in mold. Ensure all food that are unsafe are discarded. PIC discarded the plantains.

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 6.1(C)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(C)(1) - Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed

Inspector’s Notes

In FSOs or RFEs in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter) Observed the coving detached from the wall in the back prep area. Ensure the coving is reattached to the wall.

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 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s Notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed the cooler in the kitchen was not maintaining ambient air temperatures below 41°F. Ensure the cooler is serviced so it can maintain ambient air temperatures below 41°F.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 17, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 12, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name

Inspector’s Notes

Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Food and food contact surfaces stored with chemicals. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials MUST BE labeled. 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 18, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 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. Observed soiled shelf above line cooler. Clean it.

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 4.8(G)(1)Other

Official Wording

4.8(G)(1) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling

Inspector’s Notes

Single-service or single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Clean serving spoons stored handles down. Keep clean utensils handles up to prevent contamination of lip 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 2.4(C)(16)Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s Notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Implement and maintain.

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(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 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. Chemicals stored with food. Keep all chemicals below or away from food and food contact surfaces 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 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. Observed grease on side wall by cooking area. Clean wall.

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 18, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 20, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties

Inspector’s Notes

Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food.

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(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 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. Chemicals stored with food. Keep all chemicals in a separate space or below food and food contact surfaces 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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Soiled slicer blade. Clean slicer blade thoroughly after each use. Take it a part and wash, rinse and sanitize. 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 6.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Broken caulk on 3 comp.sink. Replace caulk.

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 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s Notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Non commercial deep freezer and cooler.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

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