What is KiKi on Ludlow's health inspection score?

KiKi on Ludlow has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was KiKi on Ludlow last inspected?

KiKi on Ludlow was last inspected on May 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does KiKi on Ludlow have?

KiKi on Ludlow has 17 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is KiKi on Ludlow safe to eat at?

KiKi on Ludlow has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does KiKi on Ludlow serve?

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

Official Health Record

KiKi on Ludlow

Name: KiKi on Ludlow
Address: 358 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, 45220
Rating: 82

358 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 5/26/2026

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American•N/A

Ranked #518 of 548 in N/ABetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: May 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) 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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358 LUDLOW AV, Cincinnati, FL 45220

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2026

2 inspections

6 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

9 basic

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

May 26

Routine InspectionLatest

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2
3701-21-25 (K)3701-21-25 (K) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection FSO−2
6.4(J)(2)6.4(J)(2) - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers−2
3.4(G)(4)3.4(G)(4) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking−2
2.4(C)(18)2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events−2
3.2(D)3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food−2
6.1(M)6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected−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
3701-21-223701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 26

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

4.1(C)(1-4)4.1(C)(1-4) - Food Contact Surfaces Cleanability−2
4.2(J)4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices−2
3.3(G)3.3(G) - V. Food from Approved Source - Parasite Destruction - Records, Creation and Retention−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
3.5(E)3.5(E) - VII. Consumer Advisory - Consumer Advisory−2
3.5(D)(6)3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.5(D)(6)3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information−2
3.4(I)(1)3.4(I)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time as a public health control−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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