Scarlet Oaks Care Center

The local health department inspects the kitchen that serves residents. Results are in the agency's own words.

Cincinnati Health Department: Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehab

• Mar 30, 2026 (routine / critical control point): Not In Compliance.
  31 violations

  • Indoor areas - surface characteristics. Inspector’s note: Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Ceiling in kitchenette, pantry, and mop room were observed to be chipping and no longer smooth.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency. Inspector’s note: Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Dirty cart used as storage observed in kitchenette. Tubs used to store clean utensils observed to be visibly soiled.
  • Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing. Inspector’s note: Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning. Handwashing sink in kitchenette not properly sealed to the wall. Walk-in fridges and freezers were observed to need resealing done around them.
  • Drying Mops. Inspector’s note: After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mop was observed to not be hanging in a way that would allow it to properly air dry and was still in mop bucket.
  • Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency. Inspector’s note: Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use. Dishwasher was observed to be covered in dirt and grime.
  • Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment. Inspector’s note: 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. Hot holding pans charred and uncleanable from residue and debris. Pans like this should be disposed of immediately.
  • Controlling Pests. Inspector’s note: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Few roaches and many fruit flies were observed around the kitchen area.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food. Inspector’s note: Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Few working containers were observed not having labels of their contents.
  • Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage. Inspector’s note: Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Single service items, Like coffee filters, were observed not stored in their original packaging.
  • III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation. Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F. Employee handwashing sink in restroom did not provide hot water after ample time running.
  • VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking. Inspector’s note: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Date marking on food improperly done. Food stored for 7 days should be marked with day one being the date it was prepared. Properly re-label dates on ...
  • VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding. Inspector’s note: TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Cold food,such as lunch meats and cut produce, being served was held at temerapture exceeding 41 degrees F. Food must either be held <41 or be discarded after being served.
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch. Inspector’s note: Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Containers with food were observed to not be thoroughly cleaned in kitchenette area. Coffee machine spout observed to have buildup of hard water. Make sure to clean all parts of the machine regularly.
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. Inspector’s note: Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. Food in freezer and fridge was observed to be uncovered during storage.
  • V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving. Inspector’s note: Food packaging does not protect food from contamination. Canned food was observed to be dented and rusted.
  • Warewashing sinks: Use Limitation. Inspector’s note: Warewashing sink was not properly cleaned and/or sanitized. Three compartment sink in kitchen observed to be dirty.
  • Wall and ceiling - coverings and coatings. Inspector’s note: Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks, used for indoor wall construction are to be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Exposed section of concrete floor was observed in the kitchen area.
  • Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers. Inspector’s note: Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed racks for clean utensil storage with jackets from employees hanging on them. Employee personal belongings observed to be sitting on shelves for food storage.
  • Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality. Inspector’s note: Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Several freezers and coolers were observed missing thermometers in them.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying. Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Containers with clean utensils were observed to have water still in them and were not being properly air dried before being put away.
  • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. Inspector’s note: A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, that is nonfunctional or longer used; and litter. Dumpster area observed to have trash items and food scattered across the floor. This area should be cleared to minimize ...
  • In-use utensils - between-use storage. Inspector’s note: In-use utensils are improperly stored. In use utensils observed stored in dirty containers.
  • Existing Facilities and Equipment-Requirements for Replacement. Inspector’s note: Existing equipment/facilities no longer meet requirements and must be replaced. Fridge observed to have rust on shelves. Fridge needs to either be fully replaced, shelves need to be replaced, or rust fully removed from shelves.
  • Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.. Inspector’s note: There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Wood board next to can racks observed in the pantry area. Should be removed from room. Plants observed growing into the facility. These need to be removed and the window needs to be sealed.
  • Storage of Soiled Linens - Methods. Inspector’s note: Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner. Soiled cloths were observed sitting out in the dish area.
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Cooking and Baking Equipment - Cleaning Frequency. Inspector’s note: Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned frequently enough. Microwave and rolling toaster oven observed to not be cleaned properly and frequently.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. Inspector’s note: Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Freezer compressor was observed to have ice leaking from unit and dripping onto food storage boxes. Handwashing sink in kitchenette not properly sealed to the wall. Walk-in fridges and freezers were observed to need resealing done ...
  • Repairing. Inspector’s note: The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Sections of the floor need to be re-grout. Sewer grate observed missing from mop room.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage. Inspector’s note: Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Clean equipment and utensils were observed being stored in containers were visibly not fully clean.
  • Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions. Inspector’s note: The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Multiple walls and floors in kitchen, pantry, mop room, and multiple walk ins were observed to be soiled with debris and not cleaned thoroughly.
  • Floors, walls and ceilings - utility lines. Inspector’s note: Utility service lines and pipes were exposed unnecessarily. Ceiling tiles were observed missing in section of kitchen that left pipes exposed.
• Dec 23, 2025 (routine / standard inspection): Approved - Minor Violations.
  11 violations

  • Indoor areas - surface characteristics. Inspector’s note: Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted. Observed holes where pipes go into wall behind steamer. Have maintenance fill in or repair all cracks and crevices in walls and floors.
  • Controlling Pests. Inspector’s note: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed presence of live German roaches from steamer machine. Asked operator to heavily treat and clean machine and discontinue use until presence of pest are gone.
  • Removing Dead or Trapped Pests. Inspector’s note: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed multiple dead roaches throughout facility. Employees should clean pest as they die throughout the day.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. Inspector’s note: Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed dish machine tubing for the rinse-aid cut and spilling on machine and floor.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage. Inspector’s note: Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed storage bins with clean equipment with food and debris and need to be maintained clean.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency. Inspector’s note: Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed chemical spillage and debris around mechanical dish machine that needs to be maintained.
  • Controlling Pests. Inspector’s note: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed live German roaches on food cooking equipment. Spoke with management about having the area treated immediately. Following up next week.
  • Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency. Inspector’s note: Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use. Warewashing sinks and mechanical machines should be cleaned throughout the day. Observed food debris in sinks, dead pest, etc.
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability. Inspector’s note: Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Observed multiple cutting boards that need replacing due to deep scoring and plastic chipping.
  • Approval of Facility Layout and Equipment Specifications. Inspector’s note: Facility constructed, remodeled, or equipment installed without prior written approval from the licensor. Observed new ice machine in facility without prior approval from licensor. Asked management for equipment spec sheets.
  • Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying. Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Observed wet pots and pans that need to air dry before being stored away on shelving.
• May 29, 2025 (routine / critical control point): Approved - Minor Violations.
  7 violations

  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency. Inspector’s note: Utensils or equipment are not cleaned at the proper frequency or the frequency is not documented. Ice machine cleanliness is not being monitored. Please clean more frequently and document. Monthly cleanings if you are noticing buildup quicker, quarterly if machine is staying clean.
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning. Inspector’s note: After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH. Observed not functioning sanitizer on mechanical dish machine, operator was able to get sanitizer functioning by ...
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency. Inspector’s note: Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Observed buildup of grease around fryer, lots of crumbs inside grill parts, food debris in ware washing areas. Please make sure all equipment is being cleaned daily or after each use.
  • Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment. Inspector’s note: 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 heavy grease buildup on ventilation hoods, please clean asap to prevent fire hazard.
  • Controlling Pests. Inspector’s note: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Observed presence of insects (fruit flies/ gnats) in ware washing areas. Please treat drains next time pest control comes out to facility. Gnats are not a major risk in spreading foodborne disease.
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch. Inspector’s note: Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed heavy buildup within ice machine, PIC turned off machine to be completely washed, rinsed, sanitized. +COS +Repeat
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Can Opener. Inspector’s note: The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments. Metal fragments are being created from a dull blade. PIC was able to take off old blade and replace on site. +COS
• Jan 24, 2025 (routine / standard inspection): Approved - Violations Abated.
  5 violations

  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment. Inspector’s note: A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced. Sanitizer was not producing in machine due to low levels. PIC replaced sanitizer bucket. COS
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness. Inspector’s note: Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Metal shavings observed on can opener. PIC had can opener cleaned in dish machine. COS
  • Facilities: Removing pests:. Inspector’s note: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed dead roaches in dish and three comp sink areas on floor. PIC removed roaches. COS
  • Plumbing system. Inspector’s note: Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. 1. Spraying pipes at eco lab dispenser needs to be repaired. 2. Overflow/ lack of draining for mechanical dish machine needs to be repaired.
  • X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material. Inspector’s note: Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. PIC relabeled spray bottle. COS
• Oct 11, 2024 (routine / standard inspection): Approved - Minor Violations.
  15 violations

  • Facilities: Removing pests:. Inspector’s note: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Observed two dead roaches, please continue to pick up all dead pest on a daily basis.
  • Plumbing system. Inspector’s note: Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Three comp sink on the far side of the kitchen is leaking more significantly than the last inspection. Please have maintenance reseal the drain pipes. Leaking water behind glass reach in cooler near fryers. Please find source of water to prevent ...
  • Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.. Inspector’s note: There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Please clean up all trash and miscellaneous items in supply closets and utility closets to prevent pest hiding places.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency. Inspector’s note: Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Floors, walls, ice machine need to be put on a routine cleaning schedule. Ice machine should get cleaned out a minimum of once a month. Floors need swept throughout the day and then a complete mop at the end of each day. Grease buildup in ...
  • Facilities: Removing pests:. Inspector’s note: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner. Please remove all dead roaches daily.
  • Facilities. Inspector’s note: Insect control devices are located over a food preparation area Observed fly/gnat light over clean dishes. Please remove fly light and place in a location where dead flies won't fall on equipment or food contact surfaces.
  • Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils. Inspector’s note: Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Heavy grease buildup around fryer needs to be degreased, floors had lots of crumbs in grout, grill area floors and walls need deep cleaning. Deep clean closet next to 3 comp sink.
  • Facilities: Pest control:. Inspector’s note: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. Heavy presence of dead roaches in closet area next to three comp sink, back entry way, in light fixtures, and utility closet area. Please work with pest control to minimize the amount of roaches.
  • Plumbing system. Inspector’s note: Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Observed leak at 3 comp sink on the middle basin, leak on a water line by the hand sink near dishwashing area.
  • X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material. Inspector’s note: The operator is using a poisonous/toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturers directions. Observed dichlorvos pest strip underneath three comp sink, these pest strips are ...
  • II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination. Inspector’s note: Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed employee drinks on food prep sink and other locations, please use employee designated areas for eating and drinking or store drinks on the lowest shelf where contamination from a spill can be prevented.
  • VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking. Inspector’s note: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed foods with improper date marking (prep date was day one plus 7 days), prep date is day one then add 6 days for TCS foods.
  • VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness. Inspector’s note: Food-contact surfaces were dirty. Ice machine had water buildup, had operator clean out ice and scrub with a bleach and water solution to clean ice machine.
  • Facilities: Lighting - intensity. Inspector’s note: The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor. Light bulbs need replaced at the prep sink.
  • Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage. Inspector’s note: Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored. Observed boxes of single use utensils, plates, cups that were stored on a closet floor. Please make sure all equipment, utensils, linens are all at least 6 inches off the floor.

Source: the agency's records, inspections since Oct 16, 2023, as of Oct 15, 2026. Critical: Marked critical in the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code as cited by the city.

Cincinnati Health Department: Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehab

• Mar 21, 2024 (routine / standard inspection): Not Abated.
  7 violations

  • Violation - Personal care items-storage Personal care items are not stored in a designated employee storage area.. Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal lotions and phone and accessories stored above food items along the prep line. Store personal items away from / below food and food equipment.
  • Violation - Personal care items-storage Personal care items are not stored in a designated employee storage area.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority.. Inspector’s note: Observed tupperware being used for food storage. Store food items in the metal or hard plastic containers. Food contact surfaces must be commercial grade, NSF or equivalent.
  • Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.. Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from beneath the 3 compartment sink. Resolve the plumbing issues.
  • Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.. Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on the ceiling HVAC grates/ducts and within the dishwashing vent hood. Clean the ducts.
  • Violation - Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
• Feb 2, 2024 (routine / standard inspection): Abated.
  8 violations

  • Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Facilities: Removing pests: The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated
  • Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.. Inspector’s note: Violation has been abated

Source: the agency's records, inspections since Oct 16, 2023, as of Oct 15, 2026. Critical: Marked critical in the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code as cited by the city.

How Medicaid pays for care in Ohio

• Assisted Living HCBS Waiver Program (Assisted Living Waiver). Ohio Medicaid's Assisted Living Waiver can pay for services in a licensed residential care facility that the Ohio Department of Aging has certified. A person who is eligible is enrolled only if the waiver has not reached the number of participants the federal government approved for that year. (state page)

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Nearest hospital with an emergency room

Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. 1.1 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.

Nearest Medicare nursing home

Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cincinnati. 0.0 miles away, straight line.

Nearest home health agency office

Children'S Hospital Home Health, Cincinnati. 2.2 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.

Nearest pharmacy

Walgreens. 1.0 mile away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.

Area

USDA classes ZIP code 45220 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).

Dialysis within 15 miles

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr, Cincinnati, 1.6 miles away, straight line
Davita Mt Auburn Dialysis, Cincinnati, 2.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Dci - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, 2.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)

Hospice

15 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 45220.
Ohio Living Village Hospice, office in Cincinnati, 3.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati), office in Cincinnati, 6.4 miles away, straight line
Viaquest Hospice, LLC, office in Cincinnati, 7.4 miles away, straight line

Nearest geriatric medicine practice

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC, Cincinnati. 1.7 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone

Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)

FEMA National Risk Index

Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

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