What is PHO CAFE Restaurant's health inspection score?

PHO CAFE Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was PHO CAFE Restaurant last inspected?

PHO CAFE Restaurant was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does PHO CAFE Restaurant have?

PHO CAFE Restaurant has 58 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is PHO CAFE Restaurant safe to eat at?

PHO CAFE Restaurant has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does PHO CAFE Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

PHO CAFE Restaurant

Name: PHO CAFE Restaurant
Address: 3851 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE 2 &3, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 41

3851 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE 2 &3, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.6

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

10x

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-35 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 37/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (41/100) 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

Jun 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

16 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

20 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Routine1 Re-inspection

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

20 Basic

20 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Basic (20)

−40 pts

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
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Under and around equipment−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−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
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4113.1 - Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.−2
IMPROPER1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.−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
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

16 Basic

16 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Basic (16)

−32 pts

IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Under and around equipment.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Around vents.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
INSECT3503.1 - The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 24

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

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

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−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
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
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−18 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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