What is Chow Main's health inspection score?

Chow Main has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chow Main last inspected?

Chow Main was last inspected on July 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chow Main have?

Chow Main has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chow Main safe to eat at?

Yes, Chow Main has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chow Main serve?

Chow Main serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chow Main

Name: Chow Main
Address: 501 MAIN STREET, Baton Rouge, 70802
Rating: 88

501 MAIN STREET, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 28, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) 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

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Mar 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine1 Re-inspection1 Complaint

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle. Inside corn starch−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
BACKFLOW3105 - The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. at 3 compartment sink−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination Can of tomato sauce−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. Corn meal−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Inside freezer−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. Msg.−2

Base deductions−2 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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