What is Ktown Bbq & Hotpot's health inspection score?

Ktown Bbq & Hotpot has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ktown Bbq & Hotpot last inspected?

Ktown Bbq & Hotpot was last inspected on November 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ktown Bbq & Hotpot have?

Ktown Bbq & Hotpot has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ktown Bbq & Hotpot safe to eat at?

Yes, Ktown Bbq & Hotpot has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ktown Bbq & Hotpot serve?

Ktown Bbq & Hotpot serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ktown Bbq & Hotpot

Name: Ktown Bbq & Hotpot
Address: 3836 PAXTON AV, Cincinnati, 45209
Rating: 94

3836 PAXTON AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 11/12/2025

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0Excellent

American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #392 of 765 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

3836 PAXTON AV, Cincinnati, FL 45209

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Nov 2024

1 inspections

8 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Nov 25

Routine InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2
2.4(C)(15)2.4(C)(15) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - duties−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name−2
5.1(O)(2)5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using a handwashing sink - Operation and Maintenance−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises−2
3701-21-223701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards−2
5.4(N)(2)5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch−2
4.3(B)(2)4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing−2
5.4(N)(2)5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage containers−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing system−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
4.5(B)(1)(e)4.5(B)(1)(e) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning frequency−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths−2
3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6.1(M)(3)6.1(M)(3) - Facilities−2
2.4(C)(16)2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties−2
6.2(B)6.2(B) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities−2

Base deductions−6 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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