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LUX CAFE

935 GRAVIER ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Coffee
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 05/05/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is independently calculated by Safe Bite Report based on public LDH inspection data. Not an official health department grade. Grade based on latest inspection cycle through 05/05/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
05/05/2026 Routine
10 critical -445 points D → F
11/10/2025 1st Follow-Up
2 critical -90 points F → D
10/27/2025 Routine
13 critical -595 points A → F
04/08/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 05/05/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/05/26

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy| putrid| or decomposed substance. (Ground meat) [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and should never be anywhere near a kitchen — let alone served to customers.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 05/05/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

Unwashed hands are the #1 way restaurant workers spread Norovirus — which causes half of all food poisoning outbreaks. An infected worker can carry billions of virus particles; it only takes a few to make you sick.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 05/05/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood carry dangerous bacteria. When they aren't separated from other foods, bacteria can transfer to items that will be eaten without further cooking.

Critical 10 pts 05/05/26

Single use gloves were used for more than one purpose.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 05/05/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. (Ice machine)

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/05/26

Food-contact surfaces are not being sanitized before use. [Corrected]

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 05/05/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 05/05/26

Roaches are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 05/05/26

Ready to eat| potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria — which kills about 1 in 5 people it seriously infects — grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days.

Critical 10 pts 05/05/26

30 - 2513 – Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 272-700 ppm DDBSA and 704-1875 ppm Lactic Acid at 65ºF.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/05/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/05/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/05/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/05/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/05/26

A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/05/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash| dust| or contamination

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/05/26

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/05/26

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.

1st Follow-Up — 11/10/2025 (14 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/10/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/10/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/10/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Inspection — 10/27/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/27/25

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and should never be anywhere near a kitchen — let alone served to customers.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 10/27/25

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria Salmonella B. cereus C. perfringens

Food held above 41°F enters the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply rapidly. Listeria can grow even under refrigeration — above 41°F, growth accelerates dangerously. This is one of the most common causes of foodborne outbreaks.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 10/27/25

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/27/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. (Ice machine)

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/27/25

Food package was not in good condition exposing the food to adulteration or potential contamination. [Corrected]

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 10/27/25

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

The 3-compartment sink process (wash, rinse, sanitize) is designed to eliminate bacteria from utensils and equipment. Skipping steps or doing them out of order means utensils may look clean but still carry infectious organisms.

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 10/27/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/27/25

Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/27/25

Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.

Safe Bite Analysis Pesticide contamination Rodenticide toxins

Loose rodent bait can contaminate food and food-contact surfaces with pesticide. If bait isn't in a tamper-resistant station, it can be scattered by rodents, kicked by staff, or fall into food preparation areas.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/27/25

The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. (Foam was used to cover drainage for ice/drink machine air gap)

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants

Without proper air gaps, contaminated water can be sucked back into the clean water supply through backsiphonage. This means water used for food preparation, ice, or drinking could become contaminated.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 10/27/25

Flies are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Shigella Salmonella E. coli

Flies land on garbage and feces then land on food, transferring bacteria like Shigella and Salmonella. However, the direct risk from occasional fly presence is lower than other pest issues.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/27/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 10/27/25

Rodents are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

There are unnecessary items on the premises.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/27/25

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/27/25

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/27/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination

Inspection — 04/08/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/25

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/25

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/08/25

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

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