What is The Hamilton's health inspection score?

The Hamilton has a SafeDine safety score of 94 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 Hamilton last inspected?

The Hamilton was last inspected on January 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Hamilton have?

The Hamilton has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Hamilton safe to eat at?

Yes, The Hamilton has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Hamilton serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Hamilton

Name: The Hamilton
Address: 4029 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati, 45223
Rating: 94

4029 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/15/2026

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American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #252 of 504 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 15, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

5 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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

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

+6 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

Jun 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 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(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

4.5(B)(4)(g)4.5(B)(4)(g) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2
7.1(E)7.1(E) - X. Chemical - Sanitizers - Criteria−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - 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
3.2(C)(1)(a)3.2(C)(1)(a) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.4(M)6.4(M) - Storing maintenance tools−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

5.1(J)5.1(J) - Backflow Prevention Device- When Needed−2
7.1(C)(1)7.1(C)(1) - X. Chemical - Conditions of Use−2
3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

6.2(C)6.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Facilities−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage containers−2
2.3(A)2.3(A) - II. Good Hygienic Practices - Food contamination−2
5.1(O)(2)5.1(O)(2) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Using handwashing facility−2
4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency−2
3.2(Y)3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−14 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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