What is Plank Market & Deli Kitchen's health inspection score?

Plank Market & Deli Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Plank Market & Deli Kitchen last inspected?

Plank Market & Deli Kitchen was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Plank Market & Deli Kitchen have?

Plank Market & Deli Kitchen has 42 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Plank Market & Deli Kitchen safe to eat at?

Plank Market & Deli Kitchen has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Plank Market & Deli Kitchen serve?

Plank Market & Deli Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Plank Market & Deli Kitchen

Name: Plank Market & Deli Kitchen
Address: 4432 PLANK RD, Baton Rouge, 70805
Rating: 61

4432 PLANK RD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-24 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (61/100) 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

Dec 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Mar 2025

2 inspections

13 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

25 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Re-inspection3 Routine1 Complaint

Jul 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Stained ceiling tiles−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. Red beans inside walk-in cooler−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Sides, under, and around equipment/fryer−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. Red beans inside walk-in cooler−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled. Flour−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

18 Basic

18 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Basic (18)

−36 pts

FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Under and around equipment−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
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
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. Red beans−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats and flies−2
PREMISES3507.2 - There is litter on the premises.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. Inside walk-in cooler and throughout kitchen−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. All uncovered food inside walk-in cooler and flour container−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Side, under, and around equipment−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
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

Base deductions−36 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
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. Under and around equipment−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−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
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2
MECHANICAL/HOOD3713 - Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. In walk-in refrigerator−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 25

Complaint Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−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
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−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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