Cincinnati, OH

Dave’s Hot Chicken

Name: Dave’s Hot Chicken
Address: 3208 Vandercar Wy, Cincinnati, OH

3208 Vandercar Wy

Last inspected Oct 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Dave’s Hot Chicken last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 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?: 8 inspections on record, from Jul 8, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Dave’s Hot Chicken ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 8, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 20, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.4(Q)(2)(4)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.4(Q)(2)(4) - Temperature Measuring Devices and Food Monitoring Devices - Calibration

Inspector’s Notes

Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration. Food thermometer for chicken was not in good repair or calibration. Make sure all thermometers are functioning properly for use throughout the day.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Oct 20, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 27, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(a)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F. Observed mac and cheese in hot holding, employees forgot to turn on. PIC tossed out of temp food and replaced with hot mac and cheese.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Nov 4, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 15, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Have serve safe.

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 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. Floor for the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and under the food equipments need to be clean in detail.

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 15, 2025 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Sep 15, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 10, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 8, 2025

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

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 4.4(P)Chemicals

Official Wording

4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.

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, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source