What is Merkato Market's health inspection score?

Merkato Market has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Merkato Market last inspected?

Merkato Market was last inspected on May 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Merkato Market have?

Merkato Market has 36 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Merkato Market safe to eat at?

Merkato Market has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Merkato Market serve?

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

Official Health Record

Merkato Market

Name: Merkato Market
Address: 2157 QUEEN CITY AV, Cincinnati, 45214
Rating: 84

2157 QUEEN CITY AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/20/2026

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American•EAST PRICE HILL

Ranked #24 of 62 in EAST PRICE HILLBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: May 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) 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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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

May 2026

3 inspections

19 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

May 26

Routine InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

5.1(S)(1)5.1(S)(1) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2
5.1(P)(1)5.1(P)(1) - Preventing a Cross Connection−2
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

Base deductions−8 pts

May 26

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2
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

Base deductions−6 pts

May 26

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

3.5(D)(6)3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information−2
3.5(C)(2)(e)3.5(C)(2)(e) - Food Labeling - Allergens−2
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
7.1(P)7.1(P) - X. Chemical - Other Personal care items - Storage−2
4.6(C)(3)4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning−2
3.2(C)(1)(c)3.2(C)(1)(c) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
4.4(D)4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency−2
3.2(M)(1)3.2(M)(1) - Wiping cloths - use limitation−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises−2
4.8(E)(1)4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 26

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
4.2(J)4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
6.1(L)6.1(L) - Toilet rooms - enclosed−2
6.0(A)(1)(a)6.0(A)(1)(a) - Indoor areas - surface characteristics−2
6.2(C)6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

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
3.4(H)(1)3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition−2
3.2(C)(1)3.2(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

5.4(H)5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered−2
3.1(A)(3)3.1(A)(3) - V. Food from Approved Source - Approved Sources−2
2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
3.2(C)(2)3.2(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from cross−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage−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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