ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 12, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 12, 2026 · Original Source
Cincinnati, OH
Lee's Famous Chicken
2700 O Varsity Wy
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3 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 13, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6.2(C)Handwashing
Official wording
6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision. Observed paper towels stocked once hand sink was brought to mobile.
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 problemsnotedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other
Official wording
3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information
Inspector’s notes
The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.4(C)(4)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
2.4(C)(4) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties
Inspector’s notes
The person in charge was not ensuring that employees were effectively cleaning their hands as required. No hand sink was set up at opening time. Had operator bring one up, water was stocked and sink was functional.
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 issuesnotedCode 6.2(B)Handwashing
Official wording
6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Inspector’s notes
Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser. Hand sink was not originally stocked with soap. PIC brought supplies to 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 problemsnotedCode 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 hot dogs in equipment around 90 degrees. Had operator discard all food. Equipment was not powered on at opening time.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 13, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 7, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.8(E)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
4.8(E)(3) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage
Inspector’s notes
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. Observed utensil arrangement that could contaminate the food contact surface of the plastic spoons and forks. PIC had the employees get prewrapped utensils.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 7, 2024 · Original Source