What is French Market Bistro-kitchen's health inspection score?

French Market Bistro-kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was French Market Bistro-kitchen last inspected?

French Market Bistro-kitchen was last inspected on September 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does French Market Bistro-kitchen have?

French Market Bistro-kitchen has 52 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is French Market Bistro-kitchen safe to eat at?

French Market Bistro-kitchen has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does French Market Bistro-kitchen serve?

French Market Bistro-kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

French Market Bistro-kitchen

Name: French Market Bistro-kitchen
Address: 16645 HIGHLAND ROAD STE B, Baton Rouge, 70810
Rating: 55

16645 HIGHLAND ROAD STE B, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Sep 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

9 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

13x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-26 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) 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 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

May 2024

1 inspections

10 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Sep

Jan 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

17 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

17 Basic

17 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Basic (17)

−34 pts

LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2303 - The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
THERMOMETER1321.1 - An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Quaternary ammonium solution concentration for warewashing is not 200 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Quaternary ammonium solution concentration for warewashing is not 200 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
EQUIPMENT2303 - The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.−2

Base deductions−34 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Quaternary ammonium solution concentration for warewashing is not 200 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−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
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
MECHANICAL/HOOD3713 - Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
GARBAGE3303.5 - Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 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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