What is George's Southside Kitchen's health inspection score?

George's Southside Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was George's Southside Kitchen last inspected?

George's Southside Kitchen was last inspected on September 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does George's Southside Kitchen have?

George's Southside Kitchen has 42 total violations across 15 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is George's Southside Kitchen safe to eat at?

George's Southside Kitchen has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does George's Southside Kitchen serve?

George's Southside Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

George's Southside Kitchen

Name: George's Southside Kitchen
Address: 8905 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge, 70810
Rating: 68

8905 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Sep 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

8 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 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

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

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2024

2 inspections

7 basic

Oct

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

Feb

May 2025

1 inspections

10 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

13 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Routine6 Re-inspection

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

13 Basic

13 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Basic (13)

−26 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
IN2519.1 - In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−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
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 25

Re-inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−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
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. Tea Nozzles.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Insects are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 25

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Hand sink.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice Machine.−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

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−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
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats.−2

Base deductions−4 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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