What is CASA LA VIDA kitchen's health inspection score?

CASA LA VIDA kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was CASA LA VIDA kitchen last inspected?

CASA LA VIDA kitchen was last inspected on September 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does CASA LA VIDA kitchen have?

CASA LA VIDA kitchen has 97 total violations across 14 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is CASA LA VIDA kitchen safe to eat at?

CASA LA VIDA kitchen has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does CASA LA VIDA kitchen serve?

CASA LA VIDA kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

CASA LA VIDA kitchen

Name: CASA LA VIDA kitchen
Address: 13180 COURSEY BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 56

13180 COURSEY BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

9.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

10x

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

13x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-25 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 55/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) 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

Jun 2024

2 inspections

16 basic

Jun

Oct 2024

2 inspections

9 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

15 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

26 basic

May

Sep 2025

2 inspections

27 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Re-inspection5 Routine

Sep 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

13 Basic

13 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Basic (13)

−26 pts

FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2
FLOORS3701.1 - Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 25

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

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
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.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
TOXIC3905 - There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FLOORS3701.1 - Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

May 25

Re-inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

MECHANICAL/HOOD3713 - Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

20 Basic

20 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Basic (20)

−40 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−2
MECHANICAL/HOOD3713 - Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
TOXIC3905 - Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
FOOD1317 - Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded. Eggs−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Rodents are present in the establishment. Droppings−2
FOOD1507 - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
IN2519.2 - In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface. Chips scoop−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Feb 25

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

15 Basic

15 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Basic (15)

−30 pts

PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of 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
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies 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
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.6 - Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−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
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea Nozzles.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Oct 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Dish water stoppers & 3 compartment sink.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice Machine and Tea Nozzles.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 24

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−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
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−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
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2

Base deductions−24 pts

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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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