What is Outpost Cafe's health inspection score?

Outpost Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Outpost Cafe last inspected?

Outpost Cafe was last inspected on May 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Outpost Cafe have?

Outpost Cafe has 23 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Outpost Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Outpost Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Outpost Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Outpost Cafe

Name: Outpost Cafe
Address: 3400 VINE ST, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 97

3400 VINE ST, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/28/2026

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American•AVONDALE

Ranked #8 of 71 in AVONDALEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

This month

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Nov 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

May 2026

2 inspections

4 basic

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

May 26

Routine InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−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
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
4.1(C)(1-4)4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability−2
4.8(A)(1)4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
4.1(C)(1-4)4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability−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
3.2(J)3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

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
4.1(C)(1-4)4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
6.4(F)6.4(F) - Facilities: Mops: Drying−2
4.8(A)(1)4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and utensils - air-drying required−2
5.4(K)5.4(K) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables−2
5.1(O)(2)5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility−2
4.4(N)4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment−2
5.1(O)(1)5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing facility−2
3.4(H)(1)3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition−2
3.4(F)(1)(a)3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4.8(E)(1)4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage−2

Base deductions−2 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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