What is "221 Restaurant"'s health inspection score?

"221 Restaurant" has a SafeDine safety score of 17 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "221 Restaurant" last inspected?

"221 Restaurant" was last inspected on November 15, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "221 Restaurant" have?

"221 Restaurant" has 44 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "221 Restaurant" safe to eat at?

"221 Restaurant" has a safety score of 17/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "221 Restaurant" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"221 Restaurant"

Name: "221 Restaurant"
Address: 2198 QUEEN CITY AV, Cincinnati, 45214
Rating: 17

2198 QUEEN CITY AV, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/15/2023

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American•WESTWOOD

Ranked #163 of 164 in WESTWOODBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Nov 15, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

12x

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination 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

-83

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-34 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-19 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

2198 QUEEN CITY AV, Cincinnati, FL 45214

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

8 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

8 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Nov 2023

2 inspections

8 high priority

4 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatest

4 High2 Med1 Basic

7 total

48/100inspection score

−52 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(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(C)"3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."−10
3717-1-03.2(M)(5)"3717-1-03.2(M)(5) - Violation - Wiping cloth-use limitations Container of wiping cloth solution is stored on the floor or in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles."−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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
3717-1-04.8(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 (1)

−2 pts

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

Base deductions−52 pts

Nov 23

Routine Inspection

4 High2 Med2 Basic

8 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3717-1-03.2(M)(5)"3717-1-03.2(M)(5) - Violation - Wiping cloth-use limitations Container of wiping cloth solution is stored on the floor or in a manner that allows for contamination of food, utensils, equipment, linens and single use articles."−10
3717-1-03.4(C)"3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."−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(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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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
3717-1-05.1(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 (2)

−4 pts

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

Base deductions−54 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a)"3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."−2

Base deductions−7 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

8 High2 Med1 Basic

11 total

8/100inspection score

−92 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

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(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(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−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
3717-1-03.2(C)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−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
3717-1-03.1(A)(3)"3717-1-03.1(A)(3) - Violation - Approved Sources-properly labeled Food is not properly labeled on the container or package."−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(3)"3717-1-04.4(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, can opener The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments"−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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

Base deductions−92 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

8 High4 Med4 Basic

16 total

0/100inspection score

−108 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−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
3717-1-03.2(C)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−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
3717-1-03.1(A)(3)"3717-1-03.1(A)(3) - Violation - Approved Sources-properly labeled Food is not properly labeled on the container or package."−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(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−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

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(2)(3)"3717-1-04.5(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(3)"3717-1-04.4(A)(3) - Violation - Equipment,good repair, can opener The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments"−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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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
3717-1-06.4(A)"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."−2
3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a)"3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."−2

Base deductions−108 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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