What is GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market's health inspection score?

GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market 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 GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market last inspected?

GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market was last inspected on September 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market have?

GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market has 38 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market safe to eat at?

GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market 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 GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market serve?

GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market

Name: GARDERE MEAT MARKET Meat Market
Address: 2509 GARDERE LN, Baton Rouge, 70820
Rating: 68

2509 GARDERE LN, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

Oct 2023

2 inspections

Oct

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Sep 2025

2 inspections

21 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Re-inspection5 Routine

Sep 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

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
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.−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
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 25

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
TOXIC3905 - Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
SINGLE2115 - Single-service and single-use articles are reused. Now and later container−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. 3 compartment sink.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Bottom of reach in cooler.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 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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