What is J Gumbo's - Clifton's health inspection score?

J Gumbo's - Clifton has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J Gumbo's - Clifton last inspected?

J Gumbo's - Clifton was last inspected on May 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J Gumbo's - Clifton have?

J Gumbo's - Clifton has 17 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J Gumbo's - Clifton safe to eat at?

J Gumbo's - Clifton has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does J Gumbo's - Clifton serve?

J Gumbo's - Clifton serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J Gumbo's - Clifton

Name: J Gumbo's - Clifton
Address: 286 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 78

286 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/12/2026

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American•CLIFTON

Ranked #72 of 101 in CLIFTONBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: May 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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286 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, FL 45220

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2025

1 inspections

May 2026

1 inspections

11 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

May 26

Routine InspectionLatest

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2
3701-21-25 (K)3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO−2
4.1(C)(1-4)4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability−2
4.1(Z)4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality−2
3.2(M)(4)3.2(M)(4) - Wiping cloths - use limitation−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration−2
3.4(G)(2)3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
2.3(A)2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food Contamination Prevention - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Products−2
2.4(A)(1)2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility−2
2.2(C)2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - When to Wash−2
4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

3.5(D)(6)3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information−2
7.1(C)(1)7.1(C)(1) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use−2
3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding−2
4.6(C)(3)4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.4(F)(1)(a)3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2
4.4(D)4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment−2

Base deductions−4 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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