Northside Express

1734 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Passed · Oct 13, 2026 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 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 8 of 8 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 13, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 2 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 11 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 8 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 13

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
    • Critical Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Sinks - Hand Drying Provision
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
  3. Passed Aug 18

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food from Approved Source - Food Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented
    • Critical Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage
    • Minor Storage of Soiled Linens - Methods
  4. Passed Jan 12

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
    • Minor Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    • Minor Wiping cloths - use limitation
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Sep 2

    Follow-Up Inspection

    8 violations, 5 critical
    • Critical Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Aids and Devices - Use Restrictions
    • Critical Demonstration of Knowledge - Demonstration of Knowledge
    • Critical Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency
    • Critical Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
    • Critical Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties
    • Minor Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair
    • Minor Animals - Limitations
    • Minor Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

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