What is Chameleon's health inspection score?

Chameleon has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chameleon last inspected?

Chameleon was last inspected on January 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chameleon have?

Chameleon has 25 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chameleon safe to eat at?

Yes, Chameleon has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chameleon serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chameleon

Name: Chameleon
Address: 4114 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati, 45223
Rating: 89

4114 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/15/2026

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American•CLIFTON

Ranked #46 of 84 in CLIFTONBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 15, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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.

Location

4114 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati, FL 45223

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Jun

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3.2(J)3.2(J) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens−2
4.4(D)4.4(D) - Warewashing equipment: Cleaning Frequency−2
6.4(D)(1)6.4(D)(1) - Cleaning Ventilation Systems- Nuisance and Discharge−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

4.1(LL)4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation−2
6.2(C)6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision−2
4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2
3.2(C)(1)(a)3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2
3.2(Y)3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

7.1(C)(1)7.1(C)(1) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use−2
3.4(I)(2)3.4(I)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control−2
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(D)(1)3.4(D)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Cooling−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2
6.4(J)(2)6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers−2
5.3(E)5.3(E) - Conveying sewage−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 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
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage containers−2
3.2(A)(2)3.2(A)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths−2
6.4(N)6.4(N) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.−2
4.1(GG)4.1(GG) - Equipment Compartments Drainage−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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