What is "westwood African Store"'s health inspection score?

"westwood African Store" has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "westwood African Store" last inspected?

"westwood African Store" was last inspected on September 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "westwood African Store" have?

"westwood African Store" has 15 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "westwood African Store" safe to eat at?

"westwood African Store" has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "westwood African Store" serve?

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

Official Health Record

"westwood African Store"

Name: "westwood African Store"
Address: 2503 HARRISON AV, Cincinnati, 45211
Rating: 49

2503 HARRISON AV, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/11/2023

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American•WESTWOOD

Better than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Sep 11, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 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

+29 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

2503 HARRISON AV, Cincinnati, FL 45211

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−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

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

−30 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
3717-1-03.4(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 (2)

−10 pts

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(G)(2)"3717-1-05.4(G)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-adequate number Receptacle is not provided in each area where refuse is generated or discarded."−5

Base deductions−30 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

3 High3 Med2 Basic

8 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

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
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

3717-1-05.4(G)(2)"3717-1-05.4(G)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-adequate number Receptacle is not provided in each area where refuse is generated or discarded."−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
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5

Basic (2)

−4 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
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

Base deductions−49 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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