What is 272's health inspection score?

272 has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 272 last inspected?

272 was last inspected on May 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 272 have?

272 has 14 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 272 safe to eat at?

Yes, 272 has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does 272 serve?

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

Official Health Record

272

Name: 272
Address: 272 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 86

272 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/8/2026

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American•CLIFTON

Ranked #59 of 101 in CLIFTONBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: May 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

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: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) 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

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

May 26

Routine InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2
4.1(Z)4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality−2
6.4(J)(2)6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers−2
3.4(I)(1)3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control−2
4.8(E)(1)(3)4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage−2
5.1(E)5.1(E) - Backflow Prevention Device- Design Standard−2
5.4(H)5.4(H) - Toilet room receptacle - covered−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.5(D)(6)3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information−2
3.4(I)(1)3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control−2

Base deductions−4 pts

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
2.4(C)(16)2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties−2
2.4(C)(18)2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events−2
5.1(O)(1)5.1(O)(1) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−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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