What is Sammy's Grill - Kitchen's health inspection score?

Sammy's Grill - Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sammy's Grill - Kitchen last inspected?

Sammy's Grill - Kitchen was last inspected on June 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sammy's Grill - Kitchen have?

Sammy's Grill - Kitchen has 22 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sammy's Grill - Kitchen safe to eat at?

Sammy's Grill - Kitchen has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sammy's Grill - Kitchen serve?

Sammy's Grill - Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sammy's Grill - Kitchen

Name: Sammy's Grill - Kitchen
Address: 8635 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge, 70808
Rating: 67

8635 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 66/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (67/100) 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

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Sep

Jun 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine1 Re-inspection1 Complaint

Jun 25

Routine InspectionLatest

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean location.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Walk-in cooler is operating at 50 °F. All food was moved to the walk-in cooler in the prep kitchen. Maintenance was contacted to make repairs.−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. Inside line coolers, buildup on racks in the walk-in coolers−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean location.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Fan covers in walk-in cooler in prep kitchen−2
FOOD1501.2 - Food is not stored in a dry location. Water is pooling at the bottom of line cooelrs−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Inside ice machine−2
BULK1903 - Bulk food is not stored in bulk containers with tight fitting lids. Corn meal−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

PROHIBITED1503 - Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. A bin of lettuce was stored under a leaking fan unit in the walk-in cooler.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The line coolers on the fry side of the line are in need of attention.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap is not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean location. The ice scoop bin is in need of cleaning.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Fan covers in walk-in cooler at back kitchen.−2
FROZEN1313 - Frozen food is not maintained frozen. The fan unit in the walk-in freezer is frozen over and the fans are not running. Maintenance has been contacted.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean location. The ice scoop bin is in need of cleaning.−2

Base deductions−14 pts

May 24

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean location. The scoop holder is in need of cleaning.−2
FOOD1501.2 - Food is not stored in a dry location. Water is pooling at the bottom of the line coolers.−2
NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The line coolers on the fry line are in need of attention.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3707.1 - Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in the prep kitchen in the back.−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 23

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 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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