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Cincinnati, OH

Donatos Pizza - Clifton

2914 Short Vine St

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations
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The full inspection history

6 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 5, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - When to Wash

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Employee observed not washing hands before putting on gloves.

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.

More about handwashing problems
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 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

Inspector’s notes

No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.

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 4.7(C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.7(C) - Storage of Soiled Linens - Methods

Inspector’s notes

Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner. Soiled linens observed laying on the floor.

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
notedCode 6.1(M)Other

Official wording

6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Both doors to outside observed to not be properly sealed and have light leaking through with large gaps on the bottom.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5.1(C)(1)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(C)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facility - Installation

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink does not provide water at least 85° F. Handwashing sinks in kitchen area observed to not provide water of at least 85 degrees F.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Thermometers observed missing from coolers under topping table.

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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 27, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 6, 2025

Not In Compliance

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4.4(I)Food temperature

Official wording

4.4(I) - Manual warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature

Inspector’s notes

The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was less than 110° F. Temperature of water at time of inspection was not able to reach above 103° F. Informed management that dishes need to be washed at a minimum temperature of 110° F. Following-up to see hot water repaired.

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 6, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 15, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair. Hand sink by 3-comp sink plumbing was leaking when I went to wash hands. Operator was able to tighten plumbing on site to stop leak.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 21, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 4, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Observed mops stored in bucket by service sink. Please hang them up or store them so they are able to dry.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5.1(O)(2)Handwashing

Official wording

5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash/sanitizer buckets stored inside hand wash sink. Had operator remove buckets so handwashing is accessible near three comp sink.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses.

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 4.5(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 dirty floors in walk-in cooler and freezer. Needs to be maintained clean.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

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