What is Boudin Shack (kitchen)'s health inspection score?

Boudin Shack (kitchen) has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Boudin Shack (kitchen) last inspected?

Boudin Shack (kitchen) was last inspected on August 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Boudin Shack (kitchen) have?

Boudin Shack (kitchen) has 38 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Boudin Shack (kitchen) safe to eat at?

Boudin Shack (kitchen) has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Boudin Shack (kitchen) serve?

Boudin Shack (kitchen) serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Boudin Shack (kitchen)

Name: Boudin Shack (kitchen)
Address: 11693 NICHOLSON DR STE B, Baton Rouge, 70820
Rating: 84

11693 NICHOLSON DR STE B, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) 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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11693 NICHOLSON DR STE B, Baton Rouge, FL 70820

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

2 inspections

8 basic

May

Aug 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov

Mar 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Re-inspection5 Routine

Aug 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1911.2 - Raw , unpasteurized eggs are pooled before cooking.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3705.1 - Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 25

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

LIGHTING/LIGHT3705.1 - Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3705.1 - Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.−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−12 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3705.1 - Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated. Reach In Cooler.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

FOOD4121 - Food establishment packages food using a reduced oxygen packaging method without having a HACCP plan.−2
FOOD4121 - Food establishment packages food using a reduced oxygen packaging method without having a HACCP plan.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. Walk In Cooler.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Behind fryer.−2
FOOD4121 - Food establishment packages food using a reduced oxygen packaging method without having a HACCP plan.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3705.1 - Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
SANITIZER2513 - A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.−2

Base deductions−12 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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