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
Approved - No Violations
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Quick Answers
- When was Monkey King last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 4, 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?
- 6 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2023 to Aug 4, 2026.
- Has Monkey King ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsROUTINE - 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 issuesnotedCode 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 problemsOfficial 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 unsafelynotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 problemsnotedCode 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 issuesnotedCode 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 unsafelyOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source