What is Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen's health inspection score?

Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen last inspected?

Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen have?

Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen has 49 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen safe to eat at?

Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen serve?

Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen

Name: Queso Mexican Grill & Cantina - Kitchen
Address: 4343 SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE D, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 46

4343 SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE D, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

11x

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-32 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 42/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (46/100) 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

May 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Aug 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Nov

Mar 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

20 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

20 Basic

20 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Basic (20)

−40 pts

TOXIC3905 - There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−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
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
ICE. 1907.1 - Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−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
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Hand sink Knob−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2

Base deductions−10 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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