What is "iris Book Café"'s health inspection score?

"iris Book Café" 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 "iris Book Café" last inspected?

"iris Book Café" was last inspected on January 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "iris Book Café" have?

"iris Book Café" has 27 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "iris Book Café" safe to eat at?

"iris Book Café" 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 "iris Book Café" serve?

"iris Book Café" serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

"iris Book Café"

Name: "iris Book Café"
Address: 1331 MAIN ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 46

1331 MAIN ST, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/8/2024

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American•OVER-THE-RHINE

Ranked #210 of 258 in OVER-THE-RHINEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+31 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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1331 MAIN ST, Cincinnati, FL 45202

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatest

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 23

Routine Inspection

1 High4 Med1 Basic

6 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 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
3717-1-05.1(J)"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

3717-1-02.3(C)"3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 23

Routine Inspection

1 High7 Med2 Basic

10 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5
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
3717-1-05.1(J)"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3717-1-02.3(C)"3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."−2
3717-1-06.4(A)"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."−2

Base deductions−49 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

5 High3 Med2 Basic

10 total

31/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."−10
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

3717-1-04.8(F)"3717-1-04.8(F) - Violation - Storage-prohibitions. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area."−5
3717-1-05.0(H)(2)"3717-1-05.0(H)(2) - Violation - for FSO and RFE Hot water generation and distribution systems are insufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility."−5
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 (2)

−4 pts

3717-1-02.3(C)"3717-1-02.3(C) - Violation - Hair restraints, effectiveness Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained."−2
3717-1-06.4(A)"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."−2

Base deductions−69 pts

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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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