What is La Carretta Restaurant's health inspection score?

La Carretta Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was La Carretta Restaurant last inspected?

La Carretta Restaurant was last inspected on July 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does La Carretta Restaurant have?

La Carretta Restaurant has 72 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is La Carretta Restaurant safe to eat at?

La Carretta Restaurant has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does La Carretta Restaurant serve?

La Carretta Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

La Carretta Restaurant

Name: La Carretta Restaurant
Address: 9828 BLUEBONNET BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70810
Rating: 49

9828 BLUEBONNET BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

14x

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-32 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 45/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (49/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

2 inspections

10 basic

Apr

Aug 2024

2 inspections

18 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

14 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

19 basic

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Routine2 Re-inspection

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

19 Basic

19 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

Basic (19)

−38 pts

TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−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
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−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
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

CROSS1705 - Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Inside reach in cooler located at the grill area.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at dishwasher.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−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
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−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
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. Walk in freezer.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−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
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Reach in cooler.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Flour bin top.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Dishwasher.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 24

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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
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
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair. Missing tiles−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.−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
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at 3 compartment sink−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
HAND3109.5 - Paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. Reach in cooler and freezer.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−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
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

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
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair. Holding water.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at 3 compartment sink.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. Ceiling is beginning to sink and corroding.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 24

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD1107 - Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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