What is Sugar N' Spice Diner's health inspection score?

Sugar N' Spice Diner 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 Sugar N' Spice Diner last inspected?

Sugar N' Spice Diner was last inspected on May 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sugar N' Spice Diner have?

Sugar N' Spice Diner has 24 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sugar N' Spice Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, Sugar N' Spice Diner 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 Sugar N' Spice Diner serve?

Sugar N' Spice Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sugar N' Spice Diner

Name: Sugar N' Spice Diner
Address: 1203 SYCAMORE ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 93

1203 SYCAMORE ST, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/6/2026

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American•OVER-THE-RHINE

Ranked #67 of 258 in OVER-THE-RHINEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

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

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) 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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1203 SYCAMORE ST, Cincinnati, FL 45202

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep

Dec 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

May 2026

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Routine1 Complaint

May 26

Routine InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

4.1(Z)4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality−2
4.1(N)4.1(N) - Pressure Measuring Devices for Mechanical Warewashing Equipment - Accuracy−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
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation−2
4.4(J)4.4(J) - Mechanical warewashing: Wash Solution Temperature−2
4.4(N)(1-5)4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

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) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
3.4(C)3.4(C) - Thawing TCS−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
4.6(C)(3)4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
6.1(M)(1)6.1(M)(1) - Facilities−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
6.2(C)6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities−2
4.8(E)(1)4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
6.4(K)6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2
4.8(E)(1)4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−10 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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