What is Westwood African Store's health inspection score?

Westwood African Store has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Westwood African Store last inspected?

Westwood African Store was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Westwood African Store have?

Westwood African Store has 25 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Westwood African Store safe to eat at?

Yes, Westwood African Store has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Westwood African Store serve?

Westwood African Store serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Westwood African Store

Name: Westwood African Store
Address: 2503 HARRISON AV, Cincinnati, 45211
Rating: 90

2503 HARRISON AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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American•WESTWOOD

Ranked #56 of 164 in WESTWOODBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 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

2503 HARRISON AV, Cincinnati, FL 45211

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Nov 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Feb 2026

2 inspections

16 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Mar 26

Routine InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6.4(N)(1)6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

6.4(N)(1)6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises−2
3.1(A)(3)3.1(A)(3) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law−2
3.1(A)(1)3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 26

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

6.4(L)6.4(L) - Removing Dead or Trapped Pests−2
4.4(D)4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency−2
3.1(A)(1)3.1(A)(1) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law−2
6.4(K)6.4(K) - Controlling Pests−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2
3.1(A)(3)3.1(A)(3) - V. Food from Approved Source - Sources - Compliance with Food Law−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
2.4(C)(12)2.4(C)(12) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties−2
3.1(L)3.1(L) - V. Food from Approved Source - Package Integrity - Specifications for Receiving−2
4.2(B)(4)(5)4.2(B)(4)(5) - Manual Warewashing - Sink Compartment Requirements−2
6.4(N)(1)6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises−2

Base deductions−24 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
5.1(O)(1)5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing facility−2
3.2(C)(8)3.2(C)(8) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment−2

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.1(A)(3)3.1(A)(3) - V. Food from Approved Source - Approved Sources−2
3.2(C)(6)3.2(C)(6) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination−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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