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BEST STOP #34 PUNJABI DHABA

2201 SW RAILROAD HAMMOND, LA 70403

Combined report: 2 permit areas
DELI
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/26/2026
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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 06/26/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/26/2026 1st Follow-Up
7 critical -600 points F
06/11/2026 Routine
7 critical -365 points C → F
01/14/2026 Routine
0 critical -50 points C
1st Follow-Up — 06/26/2026 (15 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/26/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. [Repeat]

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

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/26/26

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

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.

Critical Repeat ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/26/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. [Repeat]

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/26/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [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.

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

There is no hand washing lavatory installed in the food establishment. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/26/26

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 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/26/26

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

Inspection — 06/11/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 06/11/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/11/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *can opener and veggie peeler

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 06/11/26

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.

Critical ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 06/11/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. *dishwasher draining unto floor and going out the back door

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 06/11/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment.

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.

Critical 10 pts 06/11/26

There is no hand washing lavatory installed in the food establishment.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/11/26

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 0 pts 06/11/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. *missing tiles near dishwasher

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/11/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/11/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/11/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. *food in freezer [Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/11/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/11/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. *thermometer needed in all coolers and freezers including small cooler near coke machine

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/11/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. *dishwasher and walk-in freezer [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/11/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/11/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material *cardboard being used to line shelves

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/11/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/11/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/11/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/11/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 01/14/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C
Non-Critical 0 pts 01/14/26

Plumbing is not maintained. Dish washer, leaking, and hand sink in disrepair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/14/26

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

Non-Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 01/14/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean walk in cooler and racks.

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.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/26/2026 DELI Latest
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06/26/2026 Latest
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06/11/2026 DELI
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06/11/2026
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01/14/2026 DELI
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