What is Ombu Buffet's health inspection score?

Ombu Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ombu Buffet last inspected?

Ombu Buffet was last inspected on August 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ombu Buffet have?

Ombu Buffet has 37 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ombu Buffet safe to eat at?

Yes, Ombu Buffet has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ombu Buffet serve?

Ombu Buffet serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ombu Buffet

Name: Ombu Buffet
Address: 3202 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 89

3202 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

10 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) 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

Nov 2024

2 inspections

10 basic

Nov

May 2025

2 inspections

16 basic

Aug 2025

3 inspections

11 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Re-inspection1 Complaint3 Routine

Aug 25

Re-inspection InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Complaint Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

FROZEN1313 - Frozen food is not maintained frozen.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. Destroyed−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.destroyed−2
GARBAGE3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.−2
FOOD1319 - Records are not available to prove that ready-to-eat raw, marinated or partially cooked fish were properly frozen to destroy parasites.−2
FOOD4121 - HACCP plan does not meet the requirements of §4121 of Part XXIII of the Sanitary Code.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. Per previous inspection notice certificate due 8/12/25−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.destroyed−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

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
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.cookies−2

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

FLOORS. 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
INSECT/RODENT3501 - Flies are present in the establishment.storage room−2
CLEAN2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
FLOORS. 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD1109 - Raw shellfish consumer information message was not displayed at point of sale. Only at buffet line−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.walk-in freezer rust−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.walk-in cooler, cake cooler−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

FLOORS3701.6 - Floor is not maintained in good repair.rusty floor within freezer−2
FOOD1317 - Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only, as a public health control.SUSHI "COLD PLATE" DISPLAY−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
FOOD1319 - Records are not available to prove that ready-to-eat raw, marinated or partially cooked fish were properly frozen to destroy parasites.present plan from prospective distributor−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.FRONT SUSHI COOLER, SUSHI COLD PLATE, REAR WALK-IN COOLER, REAR WALK-IN FREEZER, FRUIT DISPLAY COOLER, OUTDOOOR SUSHI FREEZER−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. All units−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.ACTIVE LEAK FROM RAIN IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN−2
FOOD4121 - HACCP plan does not meet the requirements of §4121 of Part XXIII of the Sanitary Code.SUSHI RICE, sushi−2

Base deductions−16 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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