What is The Comet's health inspection score?

The Comet has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Comet last inspected?

The Comet was last inspected on January 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Comet have?

The Comet has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Comet safe to eat at?

Yes, The Comet has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Comet serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Comet

Name: The Comet
Address: 4579 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati, 45223
Rating: 93

4579 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/16/2026

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American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #296 of 504 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 16, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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

Jul 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

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
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name−2
3.4(G)(2)3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
3.2(Y)3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

5.3(C)5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention−2
5.1(G)5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities - Numbers and Capacities−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
3.4(G)(2)3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2

Base deductions−12 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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