What is CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant's health inspection score?

CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 72 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 EXPRESS Restaurant last inspected?

CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant was last inspected on March 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant have?

CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant safe to eat at?

CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant

Name: CAFE EXPRESS Restaurant
Address: 2451 NORTH ST, Baton Rouge, 70802
Rating: 72

2451 NORTH ST, Baton Rouge

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/31/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 31, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

15 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

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Sep 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Mar 25

Routine InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Throughout−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

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
OPENINGS3505.1 - Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.−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
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4111.2 - Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.−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

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−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
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4111.2 - Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 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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