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Reinas Mercado

740 MACARTHUR DR STE B LA 71303

Reinas Mercado REINAS MERCADO-DELI
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/29/2026
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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 04/29/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
04/29/2026 Routine
10 critical -545 points C → F
11/20/2025 2nd Follow-Up
1 critical -60 points D → C
11/07/2025 1st Follow-Up
3 critical -270 points F → D
10/22/2025 Routine
8 critical -375 points A → F
04/23/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 04/29/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 04/29/26

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy| putrid| or decomposed substance.

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 Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/29/26

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

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 04/29/26

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

Safe Bite Analysis Management control failure (indirect)

A missing food safety certificate means the person in charge may not have been trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards. Research shows that restaurants with certified managers have fewer critical violations.

Critical Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/29/26

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage| preparation| or display. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/29/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Dishes are not clean

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 10 pts 04/29/26

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law.

Critical Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/29/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected]

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 ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 04/29/26

Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single-use articles.

Safe Bite Analysis Pharmaceutical contamination

Medications and first-aid supplies stored near food can contaminate it with drugs, ointments, or chemicals. While accidental pharmaceutical contamination of food is rare, the consequences can be unpredictable and harmful.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 04/29/26

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.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 04/29/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/29/26

Plumbing is not maintained. Walk in cooler leaking

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/29/26

A utility sink with hot and cold water is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/29/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/29/26

Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food| clean equipment| utensils| or unwrapped single service or single use articles. Reach in freezer

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/29/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/29/26

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

2nd Follow-Up — 11/20/2025 (29 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/20/25

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

There are unnecessary items on the premises. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 11/07/2025 (16 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/07/25

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

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 Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/07/25

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/07/25

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

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/07/25

There are unnecessary items on the premises. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/07/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/07/25

The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/07/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. [Repeat]

Inspection — 10/22/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/22/25

Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days. [Corrected]

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 10/22/25

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 10/22/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Management control failure (indirect)

A missing food safety certificate means the person in charge may not have been trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards. Research shows that restaurants with certified managers have fewer critical violations.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 10/22/25

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 10/22/25

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 10/22/25

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 10/22/25

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 10/22/25

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

Mop sink is not accessible and cannot be used to clean wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar waste.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

There are unnecessary items on the premises.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/22/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/22/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

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 Repeat 0 pts 10/22/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/22/25

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

Inspection — 04/23/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 04/23/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/23/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/23/25

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/23/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/29/2026 DELI Latest
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11/20/2025 DELI
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11/07/2025 DELI
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10/22/2025 DELI
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04/23/2025 DELI
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