What is The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant's health inspection score?

The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant last inspected?

The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant was last inspected on September 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant have?

The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant has 65 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant safe to eat at?

The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant serve?

The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant

Name: The Legacy At Bonne Esperance Restaurant
Address: 1655 SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70815
Rating: 75

1655 SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Sep 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

7.2

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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

12x

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

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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

May 2023

1 inspections

May

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

14 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

May 2025

2 inspections

30 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

13 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

5 Routine3 Re-inspection1 Complaint

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

13 Basic

13 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Basic (13)

−26 pts

NON-FOOD2503.1 - Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Inside of the deep fryers−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Clogged floor drain, being unclogged at the time of inspection.−2
OPENINGS3505.1 - Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Floor drain covers removed at the time of inspection floors drain covers reinstalled.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.1 - Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.−2
WARE2509.4 - The washing procedures selected is not based on the type and purpose of equipment or utensil and on the type of soil to be removed.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Prep cooler nearest kitchen entrance and deep freezer not in operation−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Heavy rust build up hood vent grate−2
NON-FOOD2501.1 - Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations. Deep fryer baskets−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Heavy rust build up hood vent grate−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Heavy build up on pots and pans, the inside of the deep fryers, various coolers, and etc.−2
EQUIPMENT2103.4 - Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. Prep table cutting boards−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 25

Re-inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.due 8/25/25.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.and peeling−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.due 8/25/25.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Re-inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. And peeling−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.due 8/23/25−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.baseboards area under equipment−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Near 3compartment sink−2
LAVATORY,3109 - A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.near dw−2

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Complaint Inspection

25 Basic

25 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

Basic (25)

−50 pts

LAVATORY,A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. Off at 3 compartment sink−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.can opener−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material Table shelves−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.all equipment−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.3 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. Ice buckets−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Rodents are present in the establishment.fecal matter in store room−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment.small flies at near cook lines−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3707.1 - Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.missing light shields on fluorescent bulbs−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
CLEAN2517.2 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PREMISES3507.2 - There is litter on the premises.rear exterior storage area−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals 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
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2103.4 - Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.cutting boards−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2

Base deductions−50 pts

Jan 25

Re-inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
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

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−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
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. ICE MACHINE PANEL AND CAN OPENER−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
INSECT3503.2 - Dead insects and insect fragments are not prevented from being impelled onto or falling on to exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.−2
HAND3109.6 - The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. PREP COOLER TOP−2
CLEAN2517.2 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination ICE SCOOP−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

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 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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