More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Treetops - Zoo last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 28, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - Minor Violations”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jun 13, 2024 to Aug 28, 2026.
Has Treetops - Zoo ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 13, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 28, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature
Official Wording
4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
No thermometer observed in cooler.
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.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 22, 2025
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jun 13, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4.5(A)(1)Contamination
Official Wording
4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Observed soil build up within the ice machine.
Clean the interior PVC surfaces
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.