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LA PATRONA MEXICAN CUISINE

575 S CARROLLTON AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118

Mexican
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 10/16/2026
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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 10/16/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
10/16/2026 Routine
4 critical -97 points F → F
07/09/2026 Routine
4 critical -110 points D → F
04/09/2026 Routine
1 critical -45 points D → D
10/22/2025 Routine
1 critical -45 points F → D
04/01/2025 Routine
2 critical -125 points ? → F
Inspection — 10/16/2026
Visit Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/16/26

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

Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/16/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. (Ice machine, cutting board) [Corrected][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 Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/16/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected]

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

Unlabeled chemical containers create a serious risk of 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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/16/26

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food| food preparation surfaces| equipment| or utensils.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/16/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location [Corrected]

Inspection — 07/09/2026
Visit Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/09/26

Using time only as a public health control| food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked | served | or discarded. [Corrected]

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 — cooking it again does not eliminate the risk.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/09/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food. RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE LETTUCE [Corrected]

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 Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/09/26

Materials used to construct food contact equipment imparts odor| color or tastes to food. MEAT AND MASA IN GROCERY BAGS [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/09/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. INSIDE ICE MACHINE [Corrected]

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.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/09/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/09/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. TORTILLA CHIPS [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/09/26

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

Inspection — 04/09/2026
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/09/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/09/26

Plumbing is not maintained. *hand sink leaking

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/09/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/09/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/09/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/09/26

In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface. *tongs [Corrected]

Inspection — 10/22/2025
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/22/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/ or complaint/issue [Corrected] [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 0 pts 10/22/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Inspection — 04/01/2025
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/01/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Repeat]

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 04/01/25

Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.

Safe Bite Analysis Source traceability concern

Louisiana requires that crawfish and shrimp sold in restaurants come from approved, traceable sources. Imported product without proper documentation can't be verified as safe — it may have been processed under unknown safety standards.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/01/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/01/25

Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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