What is Palermo's - kitchen's health inspection score?

Palermo's - kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Palermo's - kitchen last inspected?

Palermo's - kitchen was last inspected on July 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Palermo's - kitchen have?

Palermo's - kitchen has 29 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Palermo's - kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Palermo's - kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Palermo's - kitchen serve?

Palermo's - kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Palermo's - kitchen

Name: Palermo's - kitchen
Address: 7809 JEFFERSON HWY STE A3, Baton Rouge, 70809
Rating: 87

7809 JEFFERSON HWY STE A3, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jul 31, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

11 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

6 basic

Aug

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Routine3 Re-inspection

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
WASHING1701 - Raw fruits and/or vegetables are not thoroughly washed in water before being prepared−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
PERSONNEL911 - Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
PREMISES3507.2 - There is litter on the premises.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 25

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD1317 - Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control. TIRAMISU 11/13 DISCARDED−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

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
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−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. Pasta, eggs, and sauce was discarded−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in freezer−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
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2

Base deductions−14 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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