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MELBA'S OLD SCHOOL POBOYS

1525 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE STE B NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

+ Cuisine
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 Routine
2 critical -157 points A → F
12/12/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 04/14/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/14/26

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

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 Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/14/26

Roaches are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth| light colored| durable and easily cleanable materials. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Bulk food is not protected from contamination. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/14/26

Equipment used for cooling| heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures. [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

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

Inspection — 12/12/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical 0 pts 12/12/25

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.*SHELVING IN WALK-IN

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/12/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.*HANDWASHING SINK BY FRYER [Repeat]

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/14/2026 Latest
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