What is Alcove's health inspection score?

Alcove has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Alcove last inspected?

Alcove was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Alcove have?

Alcove has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Alcove safe to eat at?

Yes, Alcove has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Alcove serve?

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

Official Health Record

Alcove

Name: Alcove
Address: 1400 VINE ST, #A-1, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 87

1400 VINE ST, #A-1, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

▼Declining

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Excellent

American•N/A

Ranked #460 of 533 in N/ABetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 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

Open location in Google Maps →

1400 VINE ST, #A-1, Cincinnati, FL 45202

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2026

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
4.6(C)(3)4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning−2
4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Working Containers - Common Name−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
4.1(Z)4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
4.1(Y)4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Cincinnati American Restaurants Best in Cincinnati All Ohio Restaurants