What is Northside Express, Inc's health inspection score?

Northside Express, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Northside Express, Inc last inspected?

Northside Express, Inc was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Northside Express, Inc have?

Northside Express, Inc has 25 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Northside Express, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Northside Express, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Northside Express, Inc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Northside Express, Inc

Name: Northside Express, Inc
Address: 1734 BLUE ROCK ST, Cincinnati, 45223
Rating: 90

1734 BLUE ROCK ST, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

American•NORTHSIDE

Ranked #364 of 504 in NORTHSIDEBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Sep

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Routine1 Complaint

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

6.4(O)(1-3)6.4(O)(1-3) - Animals - Limitations−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2
2.4(C)(16)2.4(C)(16) - I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
2.4(B)(1)2.4(B)(1) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge−2
6.2(D)6.2(D) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Aids and Devices - Use Restrictions−2
4.5(B)(5)4.5(B)(5) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 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

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

4.4(P)4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

3.4(H)(1)3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition−2
4.5(A)(2)(3)4.5(A)(2)(3) - Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage containers−2
2.4(C)(14)2.4(C)(14) - I. Employee Health - PIC Duties−2
2.4(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
3.4(G)(2)3.4(G)(2) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
3.2(C)(1)3.2(C)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation−2
6.4(J)(2)6.4(J)(2) - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use−2
3.2(Y)3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous sources of contamination−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 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
4.4(F)(2)4.4(F)(2) - Warewashing sinks−2

Base deductions−4 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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