Cincinnati, OH

Lee's Famous Chicken

2700 O Varsity Wy

Last inspected Sep 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - No Violations

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When was Lee's Famous Chicken last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 12, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - No Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 7, 2024 to Sep 12, 2026.
Has Lee's Famous Chicken ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 7, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

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

ROUTINE - 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.

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 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 issues

notedCode 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.

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 temperature

Official 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.