What is Baru's health inspection score?

Baru has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baru last inspected?

Baru was last inspected on January 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baru have?

Baru has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Baru safe to eat at?

Yes, Baru has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Baru serve?

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

Official Health Record

Baru

Name: Baru
Address: 595 RACE ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 93

595 RACE ST, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/30/2026

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American•DOWNTOWN

Ranked #958 of 1000 in DOWNTOWNBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

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

+7 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.

Location

595 RACE ST, Cincinnati, FL 45202

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

10 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

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
3.4(I)(2)3.4(I)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control−2
3.5(E)3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory−2
5.1(O)(2)5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
8.48.4 - Acidified White Rice Preparation Criteria−2
3.4(C)3.4(C) - Thawing TCS−2
3701-21-25 (K)3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4.8(I)(1)4.8(I)(1) - Preset Tableware−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
3.4(K)(3)3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance−2
3.3(F)3.3(F) - V. Food from Approved Source - Records Creation and Retention−2
4.8(I)(1)4.8(I)(1) - Preset Tableware−2

Base deductions−8 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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