What is Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen's health inspection score?

Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen last inspected?

Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen was last inspected on September 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen have?

Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen has 79 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen safe to eat at?

Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen serve?

Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen

Name: Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Tequila - Kitchen
Address: 5252 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 58

5252 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

14x

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-24 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+22 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

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Dec 2024

2 inspections

23 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2025

2 inspections

14 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

20 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

16 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep

Inspection History

9 records on file

5 Re-inspection4 Routine

Sep 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Re-inspection Inspection

16 Basic

16 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Basic (16)

−32 pts

EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−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
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment. Gnats−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

20 Basic

20 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Basic (20)

−40 pts

WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Insects are present in the establishment. Ants, Gnats.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
CLEAN. 2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4113.1 - Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice Machine, can opener, microwave.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−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
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.−2
LABEL. 1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Apr 25

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. 3 compartment sink.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
CROSS1705 - Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.−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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 25

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1107 - Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection

19 Basic

19 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

Basic (19)

−38 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−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
LINEN/LAUNDRY,4111.2 - Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.−2
FOOD1107 - Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
CROSS1703 - Food was not prepared with the least possible manual contact, with suitable utensils, and on surfaces that have been cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use to prevent cross-contamination.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet nesting.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Holding water.−2
TOXIC3903 - Chemicals 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
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
SINGLE2115 - Single-service and single-use articles are reused−2

Base deductions−38 pts

Aug 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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