What is Carl's Deli's health inspection score?

Carl's Deli has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carl's Deli last inspected?

Carl's Deli was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carl's Deli have?

Carl's Deli has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carl's Deli safe to eat at?

Yes, Carl's Deli has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Carl's Deli serve?

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

Official Health Record

Carl's Deli

Name: Carl's Deli
Address: 2836 OBSERVATORY AV, Cincinnati, 45208
Rating: 95

2836 OBSERVATORY AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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0Excellent

American•N/A

Ranked #216 of 548 in N/ABetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Dec 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Nov 25

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.5(C)3.5(C) - Food Labeling−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

6.4(L)6.4(L) - Facilities: Removing pests:−2
4.8(F)4.8(F) - Storage−2
3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
4.2(A)4.2(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Equipment−2
4.4(B)4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2
6.1(A)6.1(A) - Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings−2
4.2(A)4.2(A) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Equipment−2
4.4(B)4.4(B) - Cutting surfaces.−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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