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LUCA BISTRO

Unknown type · OH · source cincinnati_health #24CAP/00000/001YJ

Address
934 HATCH ST
CINCINNATI OH 45202
Hamilton County
Phone
15136285345
First seen
Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Inspections

  1. Sep 16, 2026ROUTINEDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Not In Compliance

    • 6.4(K)FliesControlling Pests — The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed the presence of gnats in the back of the basement. Presence attributed to leaking soda lines. Must clean affected area and treat for the presence of gnats.
    • 3V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented — Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented. Observed small speckled debris on ice in the ice machine. Person in charge will burn the ice and clean the ice machine.
    • 4.1(Z)Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality — Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed that the ambient air temperature measuring device was missing from the prep cooler in the kitchen. PIC instructed to place thermometer.
    • 4.2(J)Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices — There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. 1. Observed missing test strip for the dish washing machine that uses chlorine sanitizer. 2. Observed missing test strip for the 3 sink compartment that uses lactic acid sanitizer. Person in charge instructed to order the test strips
    • 4.4(N)(1-5)VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria — A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed 0ppm chlorine solution produced at final rinse/end of cycle (mechanical dish machine). PIC indicated service request would be placed today. Discontinue usage of equipment until necessary repairs are completed. Supplemental warewashing to be performed interimly.
    • 5.1(O)(2)III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance — Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes stacked on the hand washing station in the kitchen and the basement prep area. Person in charge moved the dishes.
    • 6.2(C)III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision — Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Paper towels were observed missing from multiple handwashing stations. All stations must be fully stocked at all times to ensure proper hygiene practices.
    • 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions — The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 1. Observed filters for the kitchen ventilation hood system is soiled. Must be cleaned or replaced. 2. Observed excess grease and debris accumulation underneath fryer and stove. Must be cleaned to maintain sanitary conditions. 3. Observed debris on the floor in the basement prep area. Must be cleaned.
  2. Jul 15, 2026ROUTINEDetected Oct 11, 10:35 PM EDT

    Approved - Minor Violations

    • 4.1(Z)Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality — Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed missing ambient air temperature measuring device from the prep coolers in the kitchen. Items temped in the cooler are reading 40°F. The person-in-charge (PIC) stated that a replacement thermometer will be ordered for the units.
    • 4.2(J)Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices — There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. 1. Observed missing test strip for the dish washing machine that uses chlorine sanitizer. 2. Observed missing test strip for the 3 sink compartment that uses lactic acid sanitizer. Person in charge will order the test strips.
    • 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment — The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed food buildup on the shelfs inside the walk-in cooler. Must be cleaned.
    • 5.1(O)(2)III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance — Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stacked on top of the hand washing station. Must be used only for handwashing. PIC moved the items and talk to staff.
    • 6.4(B)(1)Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions — The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed food and grease accumulation underneath the heavy equipment at the kitchen line. PIC stated new floors will be added which will enable better cleaning of the floors.