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SEAFOOD SHACK

2217 FORSYTHE AVE MONROE, LA 71201

Combined report: 2 permit areas
(RESTAURANT)
Seafood
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/14/2026
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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 04/14/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
04/14/2026 3rd Follow-Up
1 critical -67 points F
03/30/2026 1st Follow-Up
2 critical -180 points D → F
03/25/2026 Routine
2 critical -100 points A → D
12/30/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
3rd Follow-Up — 04/14/2026 (20 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Repeat Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/14/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. Hand sink at unpermitted bar. [Corrected][Repeat]

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 Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Unpermitted outside bar not enclosed. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/14/26

Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction| renovation| or opening under new ownership of a food establishment. The grill located at the unpermitted outside bar must be removed or the patio must be enclosed. A physical copy of the plans review was handed to manager, and a copy was sent via email. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination. Outside grill. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location. Outside scoop. [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 03/30/2026 (5 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/30/26

Shellfish tags were not retained by the food establishment for 90 days after service or sale to the consumer. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/30/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. Hand sink installed but not operating. [Repeat]

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 Repeat 0 pts 03/30/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Cooking at unapproved outside bar within a patio that is not enclosed. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/30/26

Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction, renovation, or opening under new ownership of a food establishment. The grill located at the unpermitted outside bar must be removed or the patio must be enclosed. A physical copy of the plans review was handed to manager, and a copy was sent via email. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/30/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Outside grill still being used. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/30/26

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

Non-Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 03/30/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location. Scoop for unapproved bar.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical leaching Pathogen harborage

Equipment made from unapproved materials may be impossible to properly clean (harboring bacteria in cracks and pores) or may leach chemicals into food during cooking or storage.

Inspection — 03/25/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical 10 pts 03/25/26

Shellfish tags were not retained by the food establishment for 90 days after service or sale to the consumer.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 03/25/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. No hand sink in unapproved outside bar.

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 03/25/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Cooking at unapproved outside bar within a patio that is not enclosed.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/25/26

Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction, renovation, or opening under new ownership of a food establishment. Outside bar was built without prior plans submitted. The grill located at the unpermitted outside bar must be removed or the patio must be enclosed. A physical copy of the plans review was handed to manager, and a copy was sent via email.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/25/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Outside grill being used.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/25/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Vent hood and fryers.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/25/26

In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface. Scoop located at outside bar is not stored in a clean container.

Inspection — 12/30/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/30/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/30/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/14/2026 RESTAURANT Latest
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