What is New Panda-kitchen's health inspection score?

New Panda-kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Panda-kitchen last inspected?

New Panda-kitchen was last inspected on July 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Panda-kitchen have?

New Panda-kitchen has 27 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Panda-kitchen safe to eat at?

New Panda-kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does New Panda-kitchen serve?

New Panda-kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

New Panda-kitchen

Name: New Panda-kitchen
Address: 17002 JEFFERSON HWY STE A, Baton Rouge, 70817
Rating: 78

17002 JEFFERSON HWY STE A, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) 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

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Nov 2024

1 inspections

10 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Mar

Jul 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3117.2 - Mop sink is not accessible and cannot be used to clean wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar waste.−2
MECHANICAL/HOOD3713 - Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
BULK1903 - Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
BULK1903 - Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3117.2 - Mop sink is not accessible and cannot be used to clean wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar waste.−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
BULK1903 - Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3117.2 - Mop sink is not accessible and cannot be used to clean wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar waste.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
EQUIPMENT2103.1 - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−2
EQUIPMENT2103.1 - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2

Base deductions−8 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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