What is Gold Star's health inspection score?

Gold Star 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 Gold Star last inspected?

Gold Star was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gold Star have?

Gold Star has 31 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gold Star safe to eat at?

Yes, Gold Star 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 Gold Star serve?

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

Official Health Record

Gold Star

Name: Gold Star
Address: 21 E GALBRAITH RD, Cincinnati, 45216
Rating: 87

21 E GALBRAITH RD, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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American•HARTWELL

Ranked #11 of 29 in HARTWELLBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

4 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

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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

+11 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

Jul 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jul

Jan 2025

1 inspections

12 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Aug

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Feb 26

Routine InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.2(Y)3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

4.5(D)4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency−2
6.4(H)6.4(H) - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures−2
2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−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
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions−2
3.2(Y)3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination−2
4.8(E)(1)4.8(E)(1) - Equipment, Utensils, Linens - Storage−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−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(A)(2)2.4(A)(2) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility−2
7.0(B)7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
4.4(N)4.4(N) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment−2
4.2(I)4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions−2
3.2(M)(2)(a)3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths−2
6.4(J)(2)6.4(J)(2) - Facilities: Lockers: Employee use−2
4.4(A)(1)4.4(A)(1) - Equipment−2
3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

6.4(A)6.4(A) - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage containers−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
7.1(A)7.1(A) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material−2
4.5(A)(1)4.5(A)(1) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment cleanliness−2
4.2(I)4.2(I) - Sanitizing solutions−2
6.4(B)(1)6.4(B)(1) - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency−2
3.2(R)3.2(R) - Food storage−2

Base deductions−18 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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