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THE EVANGELINE LOUNGE

4501 TOULOUSE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

Combined report: 2 permit areas
LOUNGE-Kitchen LOUNGE
Pizza
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 -142 points A → F
05/29/2026 Routine
0 critical 0 points A → A
12/30/2025 Routine
0 critical -20 points ? → A
Inspection — 10/16/2026
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
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. *Soda gun [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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/16/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required. *3 compartment sink [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/16/26

Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus

Food held below 135°F allows dangerous bacteria to multiply and produce toxins that can't be destroyed by reheating. Clostridium perfringens alone causes nearly 1 million illnesses per year in the US.

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

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. *Standing drink cooler bottom

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/16/26

The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/16/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/16/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material *Foil & towels on bottom coolers, prep tables [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/16/26

Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat. *Ladies restroom

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/16/26

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.

Inspection — 05/29/2026
Visit Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical 0 pts 05/29/26

Plumbing is not maintained.***Handsink slow draining

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/29/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.***ceiling and ceiling vent shall be cleaned

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/29/26

A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.

Inspection — 12/30/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 12/30/25

A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.

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.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

10/16/2026 BAR Latest
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