What is Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant's health inspection score?

Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant last inspected?

Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant was last inspected on July 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant have?

Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant has 32 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant safe to eat at?

Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant serve?

Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant

Name: Cafe Phoenicia Restaurant
Address: 14319 WAX RD, Baton Rouge, 70818
Rating: 51

14319 WAX RD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jul 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-29 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-31 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (51/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Dec 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

20 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

20 Basic

20 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Basic (20)

−40 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Inside reach-in prep coolers on the line−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible.−2
CLEANING3307.9 - Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. Ceilings are peeling next to the hood and in the service area.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap is not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. Men's Restroom−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Inside ice machine−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. Please do not prep the feta cheese on the floor.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Fan covers in walk-in cooler−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap is not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. Men's Restroom−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. Please do not prep the feta cheese on the floor.−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. CEILING VENTS RUSTY−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. ICE MACHINE VENT & HOOD VENTS−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−6 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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