What is MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant's health inspection score?

MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 32 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant last inspected?

MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant was last inspected on July 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant have?

MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant has 68 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant safe to eat at?

MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant has a safety score of 32/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant

Name: MESTIZO RESTAURANT Restaurant
Address: 2323 S ACADIAN THRUWAY, Baton Rouge, 70806
Rating: 32

2323 S ACADIAN THRUWAY, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Jul 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

13.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-68

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-42 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 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

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Dec 2024

1 inspections

16 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Jun 2025

1 inspections

26 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

20 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Re-inspection3 Routine

Jul 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

20 Basic

20 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Basic (20)

−40 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Under and around equipment−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies 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
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−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
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
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−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
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

26 Basic

26 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

Basic (26)

−52 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
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Under and around equipment−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats−2
SINGLE2115 - Single-service and single-use articles are reused−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Raw fish inside walk-in cooler−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−2
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
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2

Base deductions−52 pts

Jan 25

Re-inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−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.torn door gasket−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.peeling paint−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

16 Basic

16 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Basic (16)

−32 pts

GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Under equipment and around baseboards.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Can opener.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Behind equipment, dusty light fixtures and fans.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Can opener.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.obtain before 3/13/25−2
HAND3109.6 - The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean. Hand sinks.−2
FOOD1107 - Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law. crawfish, permanently label crawfish menu required before 3/13/25−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
HAND3109.1 - Hand wash lavatory is not accessible−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. Peeling paint.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Tore gasket.−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 24

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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