What is Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant's health inspection score?

Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant last inspected?

Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant was last inspected on September 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant have?

Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant has 29 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant serve?

Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant

Name: Southern Pearl Oyster House-restaurant
Address: 9460 PERKINS ROAD, Baton Rouge, 70810
Rating: 85

9460 PERKINS ROAD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Sep 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

9 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

2 inspections

Feb

May 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Jun 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Inspection History

10 records on file

8 Routine1 Complaint1 Re-inspection

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
IN2519.2 - In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
IN2519.2 - In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in cooler near personal items shelf−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1101 - Damage or inferiority of food has been concealed. Red pepper ailoli sauce was expired and discarded−2
IN2519.3 - In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

FOOD1317 - Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded. Grits & artichoke−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Ice machine−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−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−8 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained.−2
WARE2305.1 - An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Hand sink−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Reach in cooler−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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