What is "americano"'s health inspection score?

"americano" has a SafeDine safety score of 6 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "americano" last inspected?

"americano" was last inspected on January 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "americano" have?

"americano" has 33 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "americano" safe to eat at?

"americano" has a safety score of 6/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "americano" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"americano"

Name: "americano"
Address: 545 RACE ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 6

545 RACE ST, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/12/2024

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American•DOWNTOWN

Ranked #568 of 1000 in DOWNTOWNBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 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

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-94

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-48 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 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

545 RACE ST, Cincinnati, FL 45202

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Dec 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatest

5 High2 Med1 Basic

8 total

38/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3717-1-07.1(A)"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10
3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."−10
3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3717-1-04.2(G)(2)"3717-1-04.2(G)(2) - Violation - Food temperature measuring devices for thin foods. The operator does not have a readily accessible thermometer capable of accurately measuring the temperature in thin foods."−5
3717-1-05.1(S)(2)"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."−5

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−62 pts

Dec 23

Routine Inspection

4 High4 Med2 Basic

10 total

36/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3717-1-03.4(G)(1)"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(1)"3717-1-03.4(G)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking, food prepared in facility Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked."−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 (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-05.1(O)(1)"3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility-Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(1)"3717-1-05.1(O)(1) - Violation - Using a handwashing facility-Accessibility Access to handwashing facility blocked. "−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5

Basic (2)

−4 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

Base deductions−64 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection

6 High4 Med5 Basic

15 total

10/100inspection score

−90 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3717-1-03.4(G)(2)"3717-1-03.4(G)(2) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking-prepared in processing plant Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(2)"3717-1-03.4(G)(2) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking-prepared in processing plant Ready-to-eat, TCS food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a FSO or a RFE is not properly date marked."−10
3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−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

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-04.4(B)"3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."−5
3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

3717-1-06.1(C)(1)"3717-1-06.1(C)(1) - Violation - Facilities-floor and wall juncture covered Floor and wall junctures not coved or not closed to no larger than =1/32 inch."−2
3701-21-22"3701-21-22 - Violation - Food Choking Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2
3717-1-02.4(C)(17)"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."−2
3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p)"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-explain complying with reporting responsibilities The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees."−2

Base deductions−90 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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