What is The Hitching Post's health inspection score?

The Hitching Post has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Hitching Post last inspected?

The Hitching Post was last inspected on April 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Hitching Post have?

The Hitching Post has 31 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Hitching Post safe to eat at?

Yes, The Hitching Post has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Hitching Post serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Hitching Post

Name: The Hitching Post
Address: 4535 KELLOGG AV, Cincinnati, 45226
Rating: 91

4535 KELLOGG AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 4/2/2026

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American•LINWOOD

Ranked #12 of 34 in LINWOODBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

2 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

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

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 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.

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4535 KELLOGG AV, Cincinnati, FL 45226

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

May

Jun 2025

2 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Mar 2026

1 inspections

9 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

7 Routine1 Complaint

Apr 26

Routine InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6.1(M)6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 26

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

3.2(Q)3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation−2
3.2(C)(1)(H)3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
3.3(D)(6)3.3(D)(6) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
6.1(M)6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
3.5(D)(6)3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3.2(C)(1)(H)3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.1(I)(1)6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
5.1(B)(1)5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

5.3(C)5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention−2
5.1(B)(1)5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Complaint Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

2.1(B)2.1(B) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

20.0(B)20.0(B) - Existing Facilities and Equipment-Requirements for Replacement−2
5.3(C)5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
5.1(B)(1)5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

6.1(M)6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected−2
6.1(L)6.1(L) - Toilet rooms - enclosed−2
5.1(I)5.1(I) - Service Sink- Number−2
5.1(G)5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities - Numbers and Capacities−2
3.5(E)3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
6.3(C)(1)6.3(C)(1) - Employee Accommodation-Designated Areas−2
20.0(B)20.0(B) - Existing Facilities and Equipment-Requirements for Replacement−2

Base deductions−16 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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