What is EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant last inspected?

EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant was last inspected on August 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant have?

EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant safe to eat at?

EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant serve?

EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant

Name: EL RIO GRANDE Restaurant
Address: 8334 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge, 70815
Rating: 83

8334 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Aug 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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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8334 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge, FL 70815

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Re-inspection1 Routine

Aug 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

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

May 25

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. Obtain FSC by August 26, 2025−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Eggs−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
BULK1903 - Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Microwave−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Under and around equipment and sides of fryer−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. 3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2

Base deductions−22 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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