What is "la Cantina"'s health inspection score?

"la Cantina" has a SafeDine safety score of 35 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "la Cantina" last inspected?

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

How many health violations does "la Cantina" have?

"la Cantina" has 20 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "la Cantina" safe to eat at?

"la Cantina" has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "la Cantina" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"la Cantina"

Name: "la Cantina"
Address: 326 E 8TH ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 35

326 E 8TH ST, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/12/2024

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0Poor

American•DOWNTOWN

Ranked #831 of 1000 in DOWNTOWNBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

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

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-65

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-23 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatest

2 High3 Med1 Basic

6 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 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
3717-1-04.1(KK)"3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."−5
3717-1-04.8(A)(1)"3717-1-04.8(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment and utensils-air-drying required. Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing."−5

Basic (1)

−2 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

Base deductions−37 pts

Dec 23

Routine Inspection

3 High2 Med1 Basic

6 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 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
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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

3717-1-04.3(B)(2)"3717-1-04.3(B)(2) - Violation - Fixed equipment installation-spacing or sealing Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning."−5
3717-1-04.1(H)"3717-1-04.1(H) - Violation - Nonfood Contact Surfaces-Cleanability Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance."−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

2 High4 Med2 Basic

8 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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
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 (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-04.8(I)(1)"3717-1-04.8(I)(1) - Violation - Preset Tableware Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted."−5
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−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
3717-1-05.4(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

Basic (2)

−4 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
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−44 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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