What is Esquire Theatre's health inspection score?

Esquire Theatre has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esquire Theatre last inspected?

Esquire Theatre was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esquire Theatre have?

Esquire Theatre has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esquire Theatre safe to eat at?

Yes, Esquire Theatre has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Esquire Theatre serve?

Esquire Theatre serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Esquire Theatre

Name: Esquire Theatre
Address: 320 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 95

320 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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0Excellent

American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #339 of 765 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

320 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, FL 45220

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

2 inspections

14 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Nov 25

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
5.1(O)(1)5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

3.4(F)(1)(a)3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

4.5(B)(4)(b)4.5(B)(4)(b) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
2.4(B)(11)2.4(B)(11) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - demonstration of knowledge−2
4.6(B)4.6(B) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing frequency−2
3.2(C)(8)3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination−2
4.2(I)4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions−2
4.1(Y)4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices−2
5.0(H)(2)5.0(H)(2) - Water capacity for peak hot water demand−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

3.2(C)(3)3.2(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency of Equipment and Utensils−2
4.2(H)(1)4.2(H)(1) - Temperature measuring devices−2
2.4(B)(11)2.4(B)(11) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - demonstration of knowledge−2
4.6(B)4.6(B) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing frequency−2
3.2(C)(8)3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination−2
4.2(I)4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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