What is "hitching Post"'s health inspection score?

"hitching Post" has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "hitching Post" last inspected?

"hitching Post" was last inspected on January 11, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "hitching Post" have?

"hitching Post" has 15 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "hitching Post" safe to eat at?

"hitching Post" has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "hitching Post" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"hitching Post"

Name: "hitching Post"
Address: 4535 KELLOGG AV, Cincinnati, 45226
Rating: 46

4535 KELLOGG AV, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/11/2024

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American•LINWOOD

Ranked #30 of 34 in LINWOODBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 11, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Food labelingHigh Priority

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+30 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

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3717-1-04.8(E)(3)"3717-1-04.8(E)(3) - Violation - Single-service and single-use articles-storage. Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(2)"3717-1-04.4(A)(2) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, doors, seals Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. "−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Routine Inspection

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3717-1-03.2(A)(2)"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."−10
3717-1-03.5(E)"3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

3717-1-05.3(C)"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

3717-1-06.4(J)(2)"3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Sep 23

Routine Inspection

4 High2 Med3 Basic

9 total

44/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3717-1-03.2(A)(2)"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."−10
3717-1-03.2(A)(2)"3717-1-03.2(A)(2) - Violation - Bare Hand Contact RTE Food Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands."−10
3717-1-03.5(E)"3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."−10
3717-1-03.5(E)"3717-1-03.5(E) - Violation - Food Labels-consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods."−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3717-1-05.3(C)"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."−5
3717-1-05.4(B)"3717-1-05.4(B) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-outdoor areas Outdoor refuse storage surface is not suitably constructed or sloped to drain."−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-06.4(B)(1)"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."−2
3717-1-06.4(J)(2)"3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."−2
3717-1-06.4(J)(2)"3717-1-06.4(J)(2) - Violation - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions."−2

Base deductions−56 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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