What is Bacalls Cafe's health inspection score?

Bacalls Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bacalls Cafe last inspected?

Bacalls Cafe was last inspected on December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bacalls Cafe have?

Bacalls Cafe has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bacalls Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Bacalls Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Bacalls Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Bacalls Cafe

Name: Bacalls Cafe
Address: 6118 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati, 45224
Rating: 88

6118 HAMILTON AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #407 of 504 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

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

+3 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

May 2024

1 inspections

14 basic

May

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Jun 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Dec 25

Routine InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

3.4(G)(4)3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Storage: Separation−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2
4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - 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 Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch−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(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−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−16 pts

Nov 24

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) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
6.1(M)(1)6.1(M)(1) - Facilities−2
6.4(H)6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

3.4(H)(1)3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition−2
4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Cleaning Frequency−2
3.5(C)3.5(C) - Food labels−2
6.4(H)6.4(H) - Facilities: Cleaning of plumbing fixtures−2
2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
2.4(B)2.4(B) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - demonstration of knowledge−2
3.4(G)(1)3.4(G)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
3.4(F)(1)(a)3.4(F)(1)(a) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2
3.3(H)(1)3.3(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Reheating For Hot Holding−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
3.2(C)(1)3.2(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
3.2(C)(1)3.2(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2
3.2(C)(2)3.2(C)(2) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from cross−2

Base deductions−28 pts

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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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