What is "fries Cafe"'s health inspection score?

"fries Cafe" has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "fries Cafe" last inspected?

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

How many health violations does "fries Cafe" have?

"fries Cafe" has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "fries Cafe" safe to eat at?

"fries Cafe" has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "fries Cafe" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"fries Cafe"

Name: "fries Cafe"
Address: 3245 JEFFERSON AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 48

3245 JEFFERSON AV, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/11/2024

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0Poor

American•CUF

Ranked #118 of 152 in CUFBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 11, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 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.

Location

3245 JEFFERSON AV, Cincinnati, FL 45220

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 basic

May

Dec 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.8(E)(1)"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3701-21-02(H)"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."−2
3717-1-06.2(E)"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 23

Routine Inspection

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.1(Y)"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."−5
3717-1-04.8(E)(1)"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."−5
3717-1-04.1(Y)"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

3717-1-02.3(A)"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."−2
3717-1-02.3(A)"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."−2
3717-1-06.2(I)(3)"3717-1-06.2(I)(3) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity prep and safety areas The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor."−2
3701-21-02(H)"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."−2
3717-1-06.2(I)(3)"3717-1-06.2(I)(3) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity prep and safety areas The light intensity was <50 foot candles in food prep or other area where employee safety is a factor."−2

Base deductions−30 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

4 High1 Basic

5 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3717-1-03.2(Y)"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."−10
3717-1-03.2(Y)"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

3717-1-06.2(E)"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."−2

Base deductions−42 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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