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CONCERNS NOTED

HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN

3500 READING RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45229

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

65/100

Inspections

8

Last Inspected

Dec 2025

Critical

57

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

61 total

other
3862%
temperature
1220%
contamination
58%
facility
35%
hygiene
23%
chemical
12%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalOther

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

Code 3701-21-25 (K)

CriticalOther

4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Code 4.1(LL)

CriticalTemperature

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Code 4.1(Z)

CriticalOther

The restaurant was not cleaning surfaces or equipment as often as required.

Code 6.4(B)(1)

CriticalTemperature

3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking

Code 3.4(G)(4)

CriticalHygiene

6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision

Code 6.2(C)

CriticalContamination

An employee was observed eating, drinking, or using tobacco in an area where food is prepared, which can contaminate food.

Code 2.3(A)

CriticalOther

The restaurant does not have a certified food safety manager on staff, or that person couldn't demonstrate proper knowledge of food safety practices.

Code 2.4(A)(3)

CriticalOther

6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.

Code 6.4(N)(1)

CriticalOther

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Code 4.4(A)(2)

CriticalOther

3701-21-02(I) - Display of License

Code 3701-21-02(I)

CriticalOther

Surfaces that don't directly touch food (like the outside of equipment or shelving) were not being cleaned as often as required.

Code 4.5(D)

CriticalOther

Food stored in containers that aren't the original packaging must be labeled with the name of what's inside.

Code 3.2(D)

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.