Luminary by La Terza

6128 Hamilton Av, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Passed · Oct 12, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 12, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Light bulbs - protective shielding, cited 4 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 6 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 12

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
    • Minor Light bulbs - protective shielding
    • Minor Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
  3. Passed Aug 10

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding
    • Minor Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
    • Minor Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    • Minor Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Dec 18

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking
    • Minor Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices
    • Minor Hair restraints, effectiveness
    • Minor Light bulbs - protective shielding
  6. Passed Jun 4

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
    • Minor Food Labeling
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
    • Minor Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
    • Minor Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    • Minor Wiping cloths - use limitation

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