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CLESI'S RESTAURANT & CATERING

4323 BIENVILLE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Room) - (Seafood Boiling
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/15/2026
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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 06/15/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/15/2026 Routine
12 critical -765 points F
Inspection — 06/15/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical 10 pts 06/15/26

Food prepared| packed| or held under conditions where it may have been contaminated. * walk-in cooler leaking

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/15/26

Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F. *garlic, eggs, mushrooms 109-111F, corn 94F

Safe Bite Analysis C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus

Food held below 135°F allows dangerous bacteria to multiply and produce toxins that can't be destroyed by reheating. Clostridium perfringens alone causes nearly 1 million illnesses per year in the US.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/15/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. * eggs 55F, crawfish 57F, potatoes 55F

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 ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/15/26

Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only| as a public health control.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus Listeria

When food spends too long in the temperature 'danger zone' (41°F-135°F), bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in hours. Some bacteria produce toxins during this time that survive reheating — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 06/15/26

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/15/26

Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared| held or served| was not cleaned| rinsed and sanitized prior to use. [Repeat]

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/15/26

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

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 06/15/26

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 06/15/26

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 ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 06/15/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. * three compartment sink leaking onto ground

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC Parasites

Sewage is human and animal waste — it contains virtually every type of foodborne pathogen. Sewage contamination in a restaurant is an imminent health hazard that can simultaneously expose patrons to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and parasites.

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/15/26

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. [Repeat]

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 06/15/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/15/26

Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens| air curtains| or other effective means of insect control. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/15/26

Floors are not clean. 3701.4 - Floor is not sloped to drain. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Seafood boiling area is not covered * on all sides

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/15/26

A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

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 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/15/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction. *grease receptacle

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/15/2026 Seafood - Boiling Room Latest
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03/27/2025 KITCHEN
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