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LA ESMERALDA SUPERMARKET

2308 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 1 LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

Combined report: 3 permit areas
SUPERMARKET LA Supermarket Deli ESMERALDA Esmeralda La
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 07/17/2026
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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 07/17/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
07/17/2026 Routine
3 critical -100 points A → D
01/29/2026 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 07/17/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/17/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria Salmonella B. cereus C. perfringens

Food held above 41°F enters the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply rapidly. Listeria can grow even under refrigeration — above 41°F, growth accelerates dangerously. This is one of the most common causes of foodborne outbreaks.

Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 07/17/26

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 Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/17/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected]

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/17/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/17/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. 1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/17/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Corrected]

Inspection — 01/29/2026
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical 0 pts 01/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 01/29/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/29/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/29/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/29/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 01/29/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 01/29/26

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

07/17/2026 Deli Latest
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01/29/2026 Meat Market
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