What is WAKA HOUSE kitchen's health inspection score?

WAKA HOUSE kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was WAKA HOUSE kitchen last inspected?

WAKA HOUSE kitchen was last inspected on July 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does WAKA HOUSE kitchen have?

WAKA HOUSE kitchen has 56 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is WAKA HOUSE kitchen safe to eat at?

WAKA HOUSE kitchen has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does WAKA HOUSE kitchen serve?

WAKA HOUSE kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

WAKA HOUSE kitchen

Name: WAKA HOUSE kitchen
Address: 4625 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 56

4625 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Jul 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 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

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Mar 2024

2 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Nov 2024

2 inspections

18 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

17 basic

Mar

Jul 2025

1 inspections

14 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Routine3 Re-inspection

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Hand sink knob, 3 compartment sink.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
TOXIC3905 - There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles 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
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 25

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment 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
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

13 Basic

13 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Basic (13)

−26 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−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
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−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
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 24

Re-inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
HAND3109.2 - Hand wash lavatory is not equipped with at least 85ºF water.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

14 Basic

14 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Basic (14)

−28 pts

ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
TOXIC3901 - Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
HAND3109.2 - Hand wash lavatory is not equipped with at least 85ºF water.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
TOXIC3903 - Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

CROSS1705 - Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.−2
32303.1 - A three-compartment sink is not provided for manual washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 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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