What is Eli's Bbq's health inspection score?

Eli's Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eli's Bbq last inspected?

Eli's Bbq was last inspected on April 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eli's Bbq have?

Eli's Bbq has 31 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eli's Bbq safe to eat at?

Yes, Eli's Bbq has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Eli's Bbq serve?

Eli's Bbq serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Eli's Bbq

Name: Eli's Bbq
Address: 3313 RIVERSIDE DR, Cincinnati, 45226
Rating: 86

3313 RIVERSIDE DR, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 4/3/2026

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American•EAST END

Ranked #14 of 27 in EAST ENDBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

2 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Dec

Apr 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Apr 26

Routine InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
6.1(M)6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
3.4(F)(1)(a)3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding−2
3.2(C)(1)(H)3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.2(K)(2)6.2(K)(2) - Dressing areas and lockers - designation−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
4.8(F)4.8(F) - Single Use/Single- Service Article Storage - Excluded Locations−2
2.3(A)2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food Contamination Prevention - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Products−2
3.2(C)(1)(H)3.2(C)(1)(H) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2
6.3(D)6.3(D) - Distressed Merchandise: Segregation and Location−2
4.4(B)4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.−2
5.4(B)5.4(B) - Outdoor Storage Surface−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

4.4(N)(1-5)4.4(N)(1-5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Manual/Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Criteria−2
3701-21-02(I)3701-21-02(I) - Display of License−2
5.4(B)5.4(B) - Outdoor Storage Surface−2
2.3(D)2.3(D) - Hair restraints, effectiveness−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

2.3(C)2.3(C) - Hair restraints, effectiveness−2
6.1(R)6.1(R) - Outdoor refuse areas - curbed and graded to drain−2
6.3(C)(2)6.3(C)(2) - Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas−2
3.4(F)(1)(a)3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Hot Holding−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

5.4(N)(2)5.4(N)(2) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

6.4(K)6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2
5.4(B)5.4(B) - Refuse/recyclables/returnables−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

6.1(R)6.1(R) - Facilities: Outdoor refuse areas - curbed and graded to drain−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2
5.1(J)5.1(J) - Backflow prevention device−2
6.4(K)6.4(K) - Facilities: Pest control:−2

Base deductions−8 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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