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BLUE IGUANA TACO BAR & TEQUILA

5252 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

KITCHEN -
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 03/20/2026
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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 03/20/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

7

1st Follow-Up
03/20/2026

1

Critical

6

Non-Critical

1st Follow-Up — 03/20/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Repeat 5 - 1507 03/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 105 - 3701.5 03/20/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 119 - 4109.2 03/20/26

Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 49 - 1107 03/20/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.RICE, BEANS. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 54 - 1501.3 03/20/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLER. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 75 - 2501.2 03/20/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. AREA WHERE THE SUGAR IS. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 82 - 2515.2 03/20/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Repeat]

Inspection — 03/17/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat 28 - 2501 03/17/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. ICE MACHINE. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat 33 - 3901 03/17/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. HAND-HELD SPRAY LIQUID. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical Repeat 34 - 3903 03/17/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles. BUG SPRAY, BUCKET OF GREEN LIQUID. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical Repeat 35 - 3905 03/17/26

Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment. BUG SPRAY. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical Repeat 5 - 1507 03/17/26

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. REACH IN COOLERS. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 105 - 3701.5 03/17/26

Floors are not clean. UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Non-Critical 106 - 3703.4 03/17/26

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

Non-Critical 119 - 4109.2 03/17/26

Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer.

Non-Critical 119 - 4109.3 03/17/26

Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.

Non-Critical 119 - 4113.2 03/17/26

Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.

Non-Critical Repeat 120 - 4119.1 03/17/26

Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly. WRENCH STORED IN HAND SINK. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 49 - 1107 03/17/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. WHITE BINS NEAR THE STOVE, SEASONINGS, WHITE SUBSTANCE IN REACH IN COOLER, CHIP BINS. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 54 - 1501.3 03/17/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. ICE, LEMONS, FRIED BOWLS, FOOD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, FOOD IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 55 - 1503 03/17/26

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. FOOD STORED IN CANS. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 67 - 2101.2 03/17/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. TOPPINGS TABLE IN THE THE TOMATOES, SUGAR. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical 69 - 2113 03/17/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material. PREP TABLE.

Non-Critical Repeat 75 - 2501.2 03/17/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. AREA WHERE THE SUGAR IS STORED. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 82 - 2515.2 03/17/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. WET NESTING. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 83 - 2517.5 03/17/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. BOWLS, PLATES, ETC. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 83 - 2517.8 03/17/26

Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination. TO GO SAUCE CUPS. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical 92 - 3903 03/17/26

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated. JACKETS, DRINKS, ETC. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 94 - 3109.8 03/17/26

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

Inspection — 11/19/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical 21 - 901 11/19/25

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. [Corrected]

Critical 25 - 1705 11/19/25

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

Critical 28 - 2501 11/19/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice Machine. [Corrected]

Critical 33 - 3901 11/19/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected]

Critical Repeat 34 - 3903 11/19/25

Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical 35 - 3905 11/19/25

There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment. [Corrected]

Critical 5 - 1507 11/19/25

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

Non-Critical 107 - 3705.1 11/19/25

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.

Non-Critical 114 - 501.3 11/19/25

A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.

Non-Critical 120 - 4119.2 11/19/25

Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 49 - 1107 11/19/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 54 - 1501.3 11/19/25

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

Non-Critical 55 - 1503 11/19/25

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 67 - 2101.2 11/19/25

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 75 - 2501.2 11/19/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 82 - 2515.1 11/19/25

Equipment and utensils are being cloth dried. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 83 - 2517.8 11/19/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 83 - 2517.9 11/19/25

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

Non-Critical 91 - 915 11/19/25

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 94 - 3109.8 11/19/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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