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TACO DEL MAR & SMOOTHIE KING

1515 POYDRAS ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Combined report: 2 permit areas
DELMAR) (TACO
+ 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 1st Follow-Up
7 critical -630 points F
04/20/2026 Routine
12 critical -610 points F
1st Follow-Up — 04/29/2026 (9 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/29/26

Rodent bait is not contained in a covered| tamper-resistant bait station. [Repeat]

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

Rodents are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

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 Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/29/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [Repeat]

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 Repeat ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/29/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Repeat]

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 Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/29/26

Rodent bait is not contained in a covered| tamper-resistant bait station. [Repeat]

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

Rodents are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

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 Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/29/26

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 04/29/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Ware washing equipment used for washing and rinsing equipment| utensils| or raw foods| or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment are not cleaned at a required frequency. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

There are unnecessary items on the premises. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

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

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Equipment used for cooling| heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/29/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

Inspection — 04/20/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/20/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. (Can opener )

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 04/20/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils used with potentially hazardous food were not being cleaned when contamination may have occurred. (Food contact equipment that has come in contact with rodnet droppings)

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 04/20/26

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 04/20/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/20/26

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 ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 04/20/26

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 04/20/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/20/26

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 10 pts 04/20/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils used with potentially hazardous food were not being cleaned when contamination may have occurred. Food contact equipment that has come in contact with rodnet droppings)

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 04/20/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/20/26

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 ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 04/20/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. (Main entrance doors)

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

There are unnecessary items on the premises.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

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 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. (Main entrance doors)

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/20/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Ware washing equipment used for washing and rinsing equipment| utensils| or raw foods| or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment are not cleaned at a required frequency. (spray gun at 3-compartment sink)

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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