What is JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant's health inspection score?

JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant last inspected?

JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant have?

JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant has 31 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant safe to eat at?

JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant serve?

JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant

Name: JAY'S BAR B QUE Restaurant
Address: 5734 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 74

5734 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

12 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

13 basic

Feb

Jun 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine2 Re-inspection

Jun 25

Routine InspectionLatest

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not 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

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.WALK-IN COOLER−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.CAN OPENER−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. WALK-IN COOLER MEATS−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 24

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.under and behind equipment in prep areas−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.tables legs, shelves,lower areas of equipment−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

HAIR915 - Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material .cooler shelves−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FOOD1307 - Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.chopped beef 120f, heat increased−2
PERSONNEL901 - Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment.−2
FOOD1107 - Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.vietnam−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.all prep areas and restroom−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.under and behind equipment in all prep areas−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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