What is Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen's health inspection score?

Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen last inspected?

Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen was last inspected on January 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen have?

Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen safe to eat at?

Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen serve?

Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen

Name: Friendly Express 7 - Kitchen
Address: 12617 FLORIDA BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70815
Rating: 73

12617 FLORIDA BLVD, Baton Rouge

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/8/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Dec 2024

1 inspections

11 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Re-inspection4 Routine

Jan 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.1 - Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
HOT2705 - Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required. KITCHEN HAS VOLUNTARILY CLOSED DUE TO NO HOT WATER−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−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
CLEAN2517.3 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.−2
WALLS3703.1 - Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

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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