What is EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen's health inspection score?

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen last inspected?

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen was last inspected on June 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen have?

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen has 82 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen safe to eat at?

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen serve?

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen

Name: EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL Kitchen
Address: 4808 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 63

4808 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jun 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-25 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Jun 2024

1 inspections

12 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

15 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

10 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

32 basic

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Re-inspection5 Routine1 Complaint

Jun 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in cooler holding water.−2
FLOORS3701.4 - Floor is not sloped to drain.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

24 Basic

24 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

Basic (24)

−48 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Toilet leak - Women’s Restroom.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−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
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
TOXIC3905 - There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FLOORS3701.4 - Floor is not sloped to drain.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. Reach in Coolers.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in cooler holding water.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
PERSONNEL901 - Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.−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
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
ICE1907.1 - Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−48 pts

Jun 25

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Cooler holding water.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Re-inspection Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea nozzles.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Cooler holding water.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

15 Basic

15 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Basic (15)

−30 pts

FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea nozzles.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly 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
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material. Bottom of prep table.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Cooler holding water.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
FLOORS3701.4 - Floor is not sloped to drain. Walk in cooler holding water.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair. Missing Tiles.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FLOORS3701.4 - Floor is not sloped to drain.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at sink near dishwasher.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Inside walk in cooler and freezer.−2
FLOORS3701.4 - Floor is not sloped to drain.−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at sink near dishwasher.−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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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