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FOOD JUNCTION

6602 HWY 3 BENTON, LA 71006

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Deli
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/02/2026
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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 06/02/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/02/2026 1st Follow-Up
2 critical -130 points A → F
05/19/2026 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
1st Follow-Up — 06/02/2026 (14 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/02/26

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

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 ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 06/02/26

Flies are present in the establishment. Kitchen area.

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 06/02/26

Mop sink is not accessible and cannot be used to clean wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar waste.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Side door in dining room.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/02/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.

Non-Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/02/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Microwave in dining area.

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.

Inspection — 05/19/2026
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/19/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/19/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. Drinks in walk-cooler.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/19/26

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. Paper towels in first Unisex restroom upon entry to hallway.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/19/26

The toilet room fixtures are not clean. First Unix restroom upon entry to hallway.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/02/2026 Deli Latest
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05/19/2026 Grocery
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