What is Proud Rooster's health inspection score?

Proud Rooster has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Proud Rooster last inspected?

Proud Rooster was last inspected on December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Proud Rooster have?

Proud Rooster has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Proud Rooster safe to eat at?

Yes, Proud Rooster has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Proud Rooster serve?

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

Official Health Record

Proud Rooster

Name: Proud Rooster
Address: 345 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 92

345 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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American•CLIFTON

Ranked #32 of 97 in CLIFTONBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 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.

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345 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, FL 45220

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Nov 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Dec 2025

2 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Dec 25

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−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
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

2.1(A)2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
2.4(A)(1)2.4(A)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Assignment of Responsibility−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

4.8(A)(1)4.8(A)(1) - Equipment and utensils - air-drying required−2
4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
2.1(A)2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and personnel: employee health−2
2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
4.6(A)4.6(A) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Food−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
4.8(E)(3)4.8(E)(3) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
6.2(C)6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−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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