What is Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen's health inspection score?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen last inspected?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen have?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen has 52 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen safe to eat at?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen serve?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen

Name: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant-kitchen
Address: 18340 HIGHLAND ROAD SUITE B, Baton Rouge, 70809
Rating: 55

18340 HIGHLAND ROAD SUITE B, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

12x

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Jul 2024

1 inspections

16 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

16 basic

Feb

Jun 2025

1 inspections

12 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

7 Routine1 Re-inspection

Jun 25

Routine InspectionLatest

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.−2
GARBAGE3303.5 - Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
OPENINGS3505.1 - Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

16 Basic

16 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Basic (16)

−32 pts

FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
OPENINGS3505.1 - Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−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
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−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
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
GARBAGE3303.5 - Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
CLEANING3307.9 - Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
CLEANING3307.9 - Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

16 Basic

16 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Basic (16)

−32 pts

FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
CLEANING3307.9 - Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−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
GARBAGE3303.5 - Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
CROSS1705 - Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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