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EMPRESS OF CHINA

429 WALL BLVD STE 8 GRETNA, LA 70056

Combined report: 2 permit areas
(RESTAURANT)
Chinese
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 03/11/2026
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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 03/11/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

18

Inspection
03/11/2026

6

Critical

12

Non-Critical

Inspection — 03/11/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical 14 - 1309 03/11/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. *** Inside the cooked food reach in refrigerator *** Cooked eggs and beef 48F

Critical 21 - 901 03/11/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. *** When entering the kitchen

Critical 24 - 1703 03/11/26

Food was not prepared with the least possible manual contact, with suitable utensils, and on surfaces that have been cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use to prevent cross-contamination. *** Using bare hands

Critical 24 - 1705 03/11/26

Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use. *** Food where the cutting area is by the three-compartment [Corrected]

Critical 28 - 2501 03/11/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *** Tea spigots *** Can opener blade

Critical 5 - 1507 03/11/26

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. *** Inside the walk in cooler *** Inside the two, three door reach in refrigerators *** Inside the display reach in refrigerator

Non-Critical 105 - 3701.5 03/11/26

Floors are not clean. *** Wet floor inside the employee toilet room *** Floor by the deep fryer

Non-Critical 106 - 3703.3 03/11/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. *** Exhaust vent cover inside the unisex toilet room

Non-Critical 108 - 3709 03/11/26

Mechanical ventilation of sufficient number/capacity is not provided. *** Odor inside the dish wash area

Non-Critical 119 - 4111.2 03/11/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses. *** When not in use

Non-Critical 49 - 1107 03/11/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. *** Squeeze bottles [Corrected]

Non-Critical 54 - 1501.3 03/11/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination *** Open bag of food during storage

Non-Critical 55 - 1503 03/11/26

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. *** Under the walk in cooler drain line

Non-Critical 75 - 2501.2 03/11/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. *** The entire rice cooking station *** Flour station *** Black roller cart *** Where the bags of flour, oil storage area *** Grill area

Non-Critical 83 - 2517.2 03/11/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination *** Knives stored behind the three compartment sink wall and in between the counters [Corrected]

Non-Critical 91 - 915 03/11/26

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints. *** Only when handling food

Non-Critical 92 - 3903 03/11/26

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

Non-Critical 03/11/26

106

Inspection — 12/12/2025
Safe Bite Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical 25 - 1705 12/12/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. *** Raw food on top of ready to eat inside two door silver refrigerator

Critical 5 - 1507 12/12/25

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. *** Inside the reach in refrigerator *** Inside the walk in cooler

Non-Critical 102 - 3101 12/12/25

Plumbing is not maintained. *** Leak on the three-compartment sink pvc pipe

Non-Critical 105 - 3701.5 12/12/25

Floors are not clean. *** Inside the employees unisex toilet room (wet)

Non-Critical 106 - 3703.3 12/12/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. *** Hood vent filters

Non-Critical 49 - 1107 12/12/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. *** All food squeezed bottles

Non-Critical Repeat 54 - 1501.4 12/12/25

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. *** Raw cut-up chicken on floor [Repeat]

Non-Critical 67 - 2101.2 12/12/25

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. *** Using a bowl without a handle

Non-Critical Repeat 75 - 2501.2 12/12/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. *** Cooked rice table *** Spice racks *** Dry storage room cart *** Rack by the deep fryer *** Bottom shelves throughout kitchen area *** White to go order cart [Repeat]

Non-Critical 76 - 2503.1 12/12/25

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. *** Exterior of all cooking equipment *** Under counter by microwave oven

Non-Critical 84 - 2519.2 12/12/25

In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface. *** Knives stored between three compartment sink and wall

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