What is The Dukester's health inspection score?

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

When was The Dukester last inspected?

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

How many health violations does The Dukester have?

The Dukester has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Dukester safe to eat at?

The Dukester 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 The Dukester serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Dukester

Name: The Dukester
Address: 7733 READING RD, Cincinnati, 45237
Rating: 84

7733 READING RD, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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American•ROSELAWN

Ranked #29 of 63 in ROSELAWNBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

4 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 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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7733 READING RD, Cincinnati, FL 45237

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Jan 2026

1 inspections

8 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatest

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

6.4(M)6.4(M) - Storing maintenance tools−2
3.2(C)(1)(H)3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
3.4(H)(1)3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition−2
4.5(C)4.5(C) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cooking and Baking Equipment - Cleaning Frequency−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

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
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
33 - V. Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented−2
6.4(N)(1)6.4(N)(1) - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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