Things got extra crispy at a local pizza joint after a woman stormed into the Portsmouth Police Department claiming she was threatened by a restaurant manager in a saucy standoff over alleged health violations.
According to the woman, she’d raised concerns about ongoing food safety issues at the popular pizzeria and voiced them directly to management. But instead of calming the situation, things got heated. She says the manager accused her of reporting the restaurant to the health department—a charge she flatly denied.
The situation allegedly spiraled when the manager fired back with a chilling warning, threatening to make sure the woman faced problems with Children Services and “any other agency you can report someone to.”
As if that weren’t enough, the woman claims the manager was able to access her home address through the restaurant’s rewards program—an unsettling twist that raised even more eyebrows at the police station.
Police took down the information and opened a report, though no charges have been filed yet.
🤢 What to Do If You Suspect Health Violations at a Restaurant
🍕 Noticed something fishy behind the counter? Here’s what you should do — the right way:
- Don’t Confront Employees – It can lead to drama like this.
- Document the Problem – Photos (when safe) and notes on the date, time, and what you saw.
- Report It to the Local Health Department – In Scioto County, contact the Portsmouth City Health Department or the Scioto County Health Department directly.
- Stay Anonymous If You Prefer – You don’t have to put your name on a health complaint.
⚠️ False Reports Come with a Cost
While reporting real violations is your right, making false complaints out of revenge is a crime. Falsely accusing someone—especially to agencies like Children Services—can lead to legal trouble, including misdemeanor or felony charges.
And using private customer data to retaliate? That could be a serious violation of privacy laws, especially if a business misuses a rewards program database.
So if you’re worried about dirty kitchens or shady chefs, speak up—legally and safely. Just leave the threats and pizza drama to reality TV.