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Cincinnati, OH

Express Wings

7617 Reading Rd

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 29, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

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. Soiled ceiling tiles by the door and rope or cable in the center of the ceiling and fan and wall around AC above door. Clean it throughly.

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 6.4(N)(1)Facility maintenance

Official wording

6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Inspector’s notes

There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Unused cooler in the kitchen. Remove it from the premises.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Aug 13, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 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. Greasy cooking aplinces. Coolers, microwave, sides of fryers and bottom shelf of grill table. Clean all this and any other surfaces needs to be 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
notedCode 4.8(G)(3)Other

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4.8(G)(3) - Kitchenware and Tableware - Handling

Inspector’s notes

Single-service articles that are intended for food-or lip-contact were not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. Observed clean utensils stored handles down in container in dish washing room on rack by food prep. sink. Keep handles down to prevent contamination of food and lip contact surfaces.

In plain English

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

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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. Non working camera on ceiling soiled with dust and grease above prep. tabel. Clean or remove

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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 26, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

4 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. Soiled old camera cords were hanging on ceiling above where food stored on the table. Soiled faucet assembly on 3 comp. sink. Soiled middle sink and drain on 3 comp. sink. Clean all of this thoroughly and any other surface needs to be 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
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. No test strips available for chlorine bleach to check the conc. of sanitizer. Provide test strips.

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. Soiled ceiling vent in food prep. area.

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 4.4(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. Ripped gasket on 3 door cooler. REPEAT VIOLAITON. Replace gasket.

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 26, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Sep 6, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination

Inspector’s notes

Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Emloyee's food and drink stored with consumer's food items in freezer. Employee's food stored above consumer's food in cooler. Keep employee's food below or away from consumer's food to prevent contamination. Observed soiled wet towels hanging on 3 comp. sink. Keep wet towels in sanitizer bucket and soiled towel must go in to laundry.

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 4.7(C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.7(C) - Storage of soiled linens

Inspector’s notes

Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner. Soiled laundry stored in open container. Keep soiled laundry in tightly closed container.

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 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. Grease droplets hanging down from edge below filters under the hood.Clean hood thoroughly and regularly. Soiled filters under the hood. Clean filters regularly. Sauce pitchers soiled from out side with thick layer of grease. Clean all food contact surface before refilling it. Clean all these surfaces and any other surface needs to be 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
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. Wet mop in mop bucket not hang dry.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 9, 2023

Not Abated

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Gap around clean out in bathroom was by the door. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."

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 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"Unlabeled water bottle by the grill. REPEAT VIOLATION. Working containers of food are not properly labeled."

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3717-1-04.1(GG)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-04.1(GG) - Violation - Equipment Compartments Drainage Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage."

Inspector’s notes

"Condensation leaking in upright 3 door cooler. Equipment compartments are not designed to allow complete drainage."

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
notedCode 3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

Inspector’s notes

"All 3 drains in 3 comp. sink soiled and rough. Clean it thoroughly or replace it if needed to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces. Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."

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 3717-1-06.2(E)Handwashing

Official wording

"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."

Inspector’s notes

"No hand washing sign at hand sink by 3 comp. sink. A sign was not posted at all hand washing lavatories."

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 3717-1-04.0(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

"3717-1-04.0(A) - Violation - Multiuse Utensils Contact Surfaces, Materials Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."

Inspector’s notes

"Single use topper ware broke from edges used to store food which had broken lid too. Use durable food grade containers for food storage. Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards."

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, Oct 9, 2023 · Original Source

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