What is BISTRO ITALIA kitchen's health inspection score?

BISTRO ITALIA kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was BISTRO ITALIA kitchen last inspected?

BISTRO ITALIA kitchen was last inspected on September 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does BISTRO ITALIA kitchen have?

BISTRO ITALIA kitchen has 64 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is BISTRO ITALIA kitchen safe to eat at?

BISTRO ITALIA kitchen has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does BISTRO ITALIA kitchen serve?

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

Official Health Record

BISTRO ITALIA kitchen

Name: BISTRO ITALIA kitchen
Address: 11903 COURSEY BLVD STE C, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 61

11903 COURSEY BLVD STE C, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

7.1

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

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

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-27 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 60/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (61/100) 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

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Jun 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

12 basic

Oct

Jan 2025

1 inspections

12 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

13 basic

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

18 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

8 Routine1 Re-inspection

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

18 Basic

18 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Basic (18)

−36 pts

FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−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
EQUIPMENT2101.2 - Food scoop is constructed without a handle.−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
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
OPENINGS3505.1 - Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Back door.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
GARBAGE3303.4 - There were insufficient number of receptacles for garbage.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−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
FOOD1501.3 - 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

Base deductions−36 pts

May 25

Re-inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

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−4 pts

May 25

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−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
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
TOILET3111.9 - A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.−2
GARBAGE3303.2 - Outside receptacles for garbage, etc. did not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers.−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−22 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

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
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.−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
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 24

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

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
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored 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. Wet Nesting.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2
HAND3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 24

Routine Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at hand sink.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FOOD1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. Walk in cooler−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
HAND3109.5 - Paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.−2
HAND3109.5 - Paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 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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