What is Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant)'s health inspection score?

Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) last inspected?

Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) was last inspected on August 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) have?

Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) has 14 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) safe to eat at?

Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) serve?

Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant) serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant)

Name: Salt Pepper Oak (restaurant)
Address: 6721 EXCHEQUER DR, Baton Rouge, 70809
Rating: 80

6721 EXCHEQUER DR, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 9mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Aug 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Routine

Aug 25

Routine InspectionLatest

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
GARBAGE3303.5 - Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Quaternary ammonium solution concentration for warewashing is not 200 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3707.1 - Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

EQUIPMENT2103.1 - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.RUST ON TABLE SHELVES & COOLER WALLS−2
OPENINGS3505.1 - Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.ROLL UP DOORS AND DOOR ON EXTERIOR SMOKE ROOM−2
MECHANICAL/HOOD3709 - Mechanical ventilation of sufficient number/capacity is not provided.SUBMIT VENTILATION PLAN FOR EXTERIOR SMOKE HOUSE FOR REVIEW−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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