What is La Cantina's health inspection score?

La Cantina 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 La Cantina last inspected?

La Cantina was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does La Cantina have?

La Cantina has 31 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is La Cantina safe to eat at?

Yes, La Cantina 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 La Cantina serve?

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

Official Health Record

La Cantina

Name: La Cantina
Address: 326 E 8TH ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 90

326 E 8TH ST, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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American•DOWNTOWN

Ranked #851 of 1000 in DOWNTOWNBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

4 months 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 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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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

16 basic

Aug

Feb 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4.2(J)4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices−2
3.4(G)(4)3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

4.2(J)4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
4.8(E)(1)(3)4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage−2
2.4(C)(18)2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
5.4(N)(2)5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system−2
3.4(K)(3)3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance−2
3.4(H)(1)3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
4.8(I)(1)4.8(I)(1) - Preset Tableware−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

16 Basic

16 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Basic (16)

−32 pts

4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
4.2(D)4.2(D) - Ventilation hood systems−2
4.3(B)(1)4.3(B)(1) - Fixed equipment installation−2
4.8(I)(1)4.8(I)(1) - Preset Tableware−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2
4.2(I)4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions−2
6.1(C)(1)6.1(C)(1) - Facilities: Floor and wall junctures - coved, and enclosed or sealed−2
4.4(B)4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system−2
2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
2.4(C)(13)2.4(C)(13) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
5.1(O)(2)5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2

Base deductions−32 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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