What is "alcove"'s health inspection score?

"alcove" has a SafeDine safety score of 32 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "alcove" last inspected?

"alcove" was last inspected on January 25, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "alcove" have?

"alcove" has 46 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "alcove" safe to eat at?

"alcove" has a safety score of 32/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "alcove" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"alcove"

Name: "alcove"
Address: 1400 VINE ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 32

1400 VINE ST, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/25/2024

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American•OVER-THE-RHINE

Ranked #264 of 293 in OVER-THE-RHINEBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 25, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.5

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-68

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-16 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 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

+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.

Location

1400 VINE ST, Cincinnati, FL 45202

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

6 high priority

8 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatest

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 24

Routine Inspection

2 High4 Med1 Basic

7 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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
3717-1-03.1(R)"3717-1-03.1(R) - Violation - Shellstock-maintaining identification Shellfish tags were removed from the container, were improperly maintained or more than one shellfish container was in use."−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

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
3717-1-04.8(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
3717-1-04.5(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 (1)

−2 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

Base deductions−42 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection

3 High6 Med7 Basic

16 total

26/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(I)(2)"3717-1-03.4(I)(2) - Violation - Time as a public health control, 4 hours Not following requirements for the 4 hour time as a public health control."−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 (6)

−30 pts

3717-1-05.4(P)"3717-1-05.4(P) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items."−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
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−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
3717-1-05.3(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 (7)

−14 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
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(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
3717-1-02.4(C)(8)"3717-1-02.4(C)(8) - Violation - PIC Duties-cooling The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to rapidly cool TCS foods."−2
3717-1-06.2(B)"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."−2
3717-1-06.2(C)"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."−2
3717-1-06.4(K)"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."−2

Base deductions−74 pts

Jul 23

Routine Inspection

6 High8 Med7 Basic

21 total

0/100inspection score

−114 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(I)(2)"3717-1-03.4(I)(2) - Violation - Time as a public health control, 4 hours Not following requirements for the 4 hour time as a public health control."−10
3717-1-03.4(I)(2)"3717-1-03.4(I)(2) - Violation - Time as a public health control, 4 hours Not following requirements for the 4 hour time as a public health control."−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 (8)

−40 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
3717-1-05.1(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
3717-1-04.5(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
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
3717-1-05.1(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
3717-1-05.3(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(P)"3717-1-05.4(P) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-unnecessary items Storage area and enclosure for refuse/recyclables/returnables is not clean or free of unnecessary items."−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

3717-1-02.4(C)(8)"3717-1-02.4(C)(8) - Violation - PIC Duties-cooling The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to rapidly cool TCS foods."−2
3717-1-02.4(C)(8)"3717-1-02.4(C)(8) - Violation - PIC Duties-cooling The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to rapidly cool TCS foods."−2
3717-1-06.2(B)"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."−2
3717-1-06.2(C)"3717-1-06.2(C) - Violation - Facilities-hand drying provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision."−2
3717-1-06.4(K)"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."−2
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

Base deductions−114 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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