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DELTA FOOD MART 5

112 N HIGHWAY 171 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611

Combined report: 2 permit areas
# Mart DELTA - Food Delta Deli MART FOOD
+ 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 Routine
2 critical -120 points C → F
01/23/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points D → C
01/07/2026 Clean
0 points F → D
11/17/2025 1st Follow-Up
5 critical -352 points F
11/12/2025 Routine
9 critical -570 points F
Inspection — 06/02/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/02/26

A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants Copper/metal leaching

Failed backflow prevention means contaminated water from drains, chemical lines, or equipment can flow backward into the clean water supply. FDA has documented cases where this caused copper poisoning from beverage systems.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/02/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

If there's no hand-washing station, NO ONE on staff can wash their hands properly. This is worse than a single employee skipping — it's a system failure that affects every food handler for every shift.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/02/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 01/23/2026 (16 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical 0 pts 01/23/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/23/26

Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent.

Inspection — 01/07/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

1st Follow-Up — 11/17/2025 (5 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/17/25

Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control. [Corrected][Repeat]

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/17/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/17/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected][Repeat]

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

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for 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 Repeat ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/17/25

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/17/25

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/17/25

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/17/25

The grease trap is not easily accessible for cleaning and/or is not serviced. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/17/25

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

Inspection — 11/12/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical 10 pts 11/12/25

An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 11/12/25

Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature 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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 11/12/25

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

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/12/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. [Repeat]

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 11/12/25

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 11/12/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

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

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for 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 ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 11/12/25

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

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) 11/12/25

A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants Copper/metal leaching

Failed backflow prevention means contaminated water from drains, chemical lines, or equipment can flow backward into the clean water supply. FDA has documented cases where this caused copper poisoning from beverage systems.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 11/12/25

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

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 11/12/25

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

The grease trap is not easily accessible for cleaning and/or is not serviced.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not effectively washed to remove or loosen soils by using wet cleaning methods.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/12/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/12/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/02/2026 Deli Latest
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