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Cincinnati, OH

Monkey King

2504 Clifton Av

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - No Violations

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Aug 4, 2026

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Sep 23, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 1, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Dec 18, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.2(K)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

6.2(K)(2) - Facilities: Dressing areas and lockers - designation

Inspector’s notes

No lockers or other facilities provided for storing employee personal items. Personal items were stored in multiple locations where food items are kept. All personal items should be stored in a separate location away from clean equipment and food items.

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 4.5(A)(2)(3)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils

Inspector’s notes

Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. Observed grease and food accumulation underneath and on the walls by the stove. Must be cleaned.

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, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 7, 2024

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Oct 31, 2023

Not Abated

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-07.1(E)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.1(E) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-sanitizer criteria The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces."

Inspector’s notes

"200ppm of sanitizer observed in Bleach bucket at the front service counter."

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 3717-1-04.4(S)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

"3717-1-04.4(S)(1) - Violation - Single-service/ use articles-use limitation. Single-service or single-use articles were reused. "

Inspector’s notes

"Soy sauce buckets were being rewashed and reused for food storage."

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 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

"Containers and bottles of sauces were unlabeled throughout the cookline."

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 3717-1-02.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."

Inspector’s notes

"PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 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 3717-1-07.1(C)(1)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.1(C)(1) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-use as to law and label 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. "

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: A can of RAID Ant and Roach spray was observed on shelf underneath the register. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Can was removed by operator."

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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source

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