What is CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant's health inspection score?

CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant last inspected?

CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant have?

CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant has 33 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant safe to eat at?

CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant serve?

CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant

Name: CAFE AMERICAN Restaurant
Address: 7521 JEFFERSON HWY, Baton Rouge, 70806
Rating: 75

7521 JEFFERSON HWY, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 9mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

10 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

10 basic

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Aug 25

Routine InspectionLatest

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

LINEN/LAUNDRY,4111.1 - Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Items were moved to different cooler−2
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4111.1 - Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. Dips/Dressing cooler−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment 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
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

PROHIBITED1503 - Food is not stored in an approved location.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4113.2 - Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−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
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
FOODFOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−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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