Cincinnati, OH

Fireside Pizza

773 E Mcmillan St

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Approved - Minor Violations

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Quick Answers

When was Fireside Pizza last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 13, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 14 inspections on record, from Dec 5, 2023 to Oct 13, 2026.
Has Fireside Pizza ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 5, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

14 inspections

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 13, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

The food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans and Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed a buildup of dust on the exterior surfaces of the pizza oven. Ensure the pizza oven is clean more frequently and maintained clean.

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

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 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed a buildup of dust on the HVAC vents above the kitchen. Ensure the vents are cleaned more frequently and 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

notedCode 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s Notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Oct 6, 2026

Not In Compliance

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official Wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed a buildup of suspected mold on the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ensure the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine are cleaned to the sight and touch.

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 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

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 3701-21-25 (K)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO

Inspector’s Notes

No person in charge certified in food protection was at the FSO where it is needed.

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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 12, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed a heavy build-up of dust on the HVAC vents above the kitchen. Ensure the vents are cleaned more frequently and 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

notedCode 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding

Inspector’s Notes

Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas. Observed missing and damaged shielding for the lights in the kitchen area. Repair or replace missing and damaged shielding.

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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

May 5, 2026

Not In Compliance

7 recorded violations

notedCode 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 finding

notedCode 6.1(I)(1)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding

Inspector’s Notes

Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas. Observed missing and damaged shielding for the lights in the kitchen area. Repair or replace missing and damaged shielding.

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 5.1(P)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

5.1(P)(1) - Preventing a Cross Connection

Inspector’s Notes

A cross connection is present onsite. Observed the outlet tubing of the chemical dispensing unit on the three-comp sink was submerged below the water line of sanitizer solution. Ensure cross connections are prevented by creating an air gap between the plumbing fixture and the high-water level of a basin. PIC removed the tubing submerged in the sanitizer solution. +COS

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official Wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s Notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Observed working containers of powdered sugar and spices that where not labeled with the common name of the food. Ensure all food removed from its original packaging and is not easily recognizable is labeled with the common name of the food.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 7.1(B)Chemicals

Official Wording

7.1(B) - X. Chemical - Restriction - Presence and Use

Inspector’s Notes

Unnecessary chemicals are stored on the premises. Observed several cans of pesticides stored in the basement. Ensure no unnecessary chemicals are stored on the premises.

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 4.5(A)(1)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch

Inspector’s Notes

Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed a buildup of suspected mold inside of the ice machine and along the exterior joints of the machine. Ensure the ice machine is cleaned more frequently and maintained clean. PIC discontinued operation of the machine until it can be cleaned and reinspected.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 6.4(D)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge

Inspector’s Notes

Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Observed a heavy buildup of dust on the HVAC vents above the kitchen. Ensure the vents are cleaned more frequently and 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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 10, 2025

Approved - Violations Abated

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 4, 2025

Not In Compliance

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(B)(3)Contamination

Official Wording

4.5(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s Notes

Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. Employee advised that utensils such as pizza cutters and spoons were cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours. Utensils must be clean and sanitized every 4 hours.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

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. Observed bar dishwasher not working. PIC set up a maintenance call to repair equipment. PIC and employees will continue to use 3 compartment sink to clean.

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, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 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. +Repeat

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(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed deteriorating seals around three compartment sink and mop sink.

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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Apr 15, 2025

Not In Compliance

3 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. Owner reached out for next steps to obtain manager certification in food protection. +Repeat

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(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed seals around mop sink and three compartment sink that were deteriorating.

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 5.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention

Inspector’s Notes

An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed no air gap for prep sink. No air gap was observed at standard inspection for ice machine and per PIC, facility had not addressed plumbing violation. Provide proper air gaps.

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 - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Apr 8, 2025

Not In Compliance

6 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. Observed no manager with Ohio Manager certification in food protection. +Repeat

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 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed ham and cheese in top portion of refrigerator holding at 46ºF and tomato sauce holding at 45ºF. Observed hot honey held at ambient temperature. Food (TCS) was pulled for disposal as it had been in unit for over 4 hours. Hot honey was moved to refrigerator maintaining proper temperature. +COS

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.4(N)(1-5)Chemicals

Official Wording

4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria

Inspector’s Notes

A chemical sanitizer was unregistered or improperly used. Observed 50 ppm quaternary ammonia in sink. PIC added sanitizer to solution and had company to come adjust it to come next day. +COS

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(A)Facility maintenance

Official Wording

6.4(A) - Repairing

Inspector’s Notes

The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed seals around mop sink and three compartment sink that were deteriorating.

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 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. Observed prep refrigerator that was not maintaining TCS foods below 41ºF. TCS items that had been in unit for less than 4 hours were moved. Cold TCS foods need to be held in equipment that can hold food under 41ºF.

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 5.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention

Inspector’s Notes

An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed prep sink and ice machine in basement that did not have adequate vertical separation distance for air gap. Provide proper air gap.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Nov 20, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3.4(D)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(D)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling - temperature and time control

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period. Observed chicken that was noted at 82ºF at around 2 hours of cooling. Chicken was reheated to 165ºF and food employee used different cooling methods.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4.8(E)(1)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage

Inspector’s Notes

Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Observed cutting boards hung above utility sink next to chemical dispenser. Cutting boards were placed by three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.

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 2.3(A)Contamination

Official Wording

2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination

Inspector’s Notes

Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas. Observed food employee drinking from open lidded beverage in kitchen. Employee got rid of beverage and was observed washing hands.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Observed no manager with 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

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT

Sep 4, 2024

CLOS-NO - No Violations Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Jun 17, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2.4(A)(2)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility

Inspector’s Notes

No manager has level 2 certification in food protection. Observed no manager with 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 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official Wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed sauce with garlic in oil that was maintained at ambient temperature. Garlic in oil mixture was pulled to be voluntarily discarded.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Mar 12, 2024

Not Abated

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3717-1-05.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."

Inspector’s Notes

"OBSERVATION: Drainage system prevention A drain originating from culinary sink in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed, shall contain an indirect connection as specified in the Ohio plumbing code (Air gap). CORRECTIVE ACTION: PIC said plumber would be contacted on date of inspection. "

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, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 5, 2023

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

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

"Observed no manager with ODH 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 3717-1-05.3(C)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Inspector’s Notes

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, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source