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EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL

6865 MAGNOLIA BEACH RD STE A DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70706

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Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/06/2026
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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 04/06/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
04/06/2026 Routine
8 critical -219 points F
12/04/2025 Routine
4 critical -147 points A → F
03/26/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 04/06/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

Food was not reheated to heat all parts of the food to 165 °F for 15 seconds. refried beans [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

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.

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. can opener [Corrected]

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 04/06/26

Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.

Safe Bite Analysis Source traceability concern

Louisiana requires that crawfish and shrimp sold in restaurants come from approved, traceable sources. Imported product without proper documentation can't be verified as safe — it may have been processed under unknown safety standards.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (if too low) Chemical injury (if too high)

Sanitizer that's too weak won't kill bacteria and viruses. Sanitizer that's too strong can leave chemical residues on dishes and utensils that cause illness. Either way, the safety system has failed.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants

Without proper air gaps, contaminated water can be sucked back into the clean water supply through backsiphonage. This means water used for food preparation, ice, or drinking could become contaminated.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/06/26

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria — which kills about 1 in 5 people it seriously infects — grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/06/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/06/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/06/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Freezer has pooling water frozen into ice on ground, ice machine cover

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/06/26

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

Inspection — 12/04/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 12/04/25

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 Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 12/04/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 12/04/25

The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants

Without proper air gaps, contaminated water can be sucked back into the clean water supply through backsiphonage. This means water used for food preparation, ice, or drinking could become contaminated.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 12/04/25

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 — which kills about 1 in 5 people it seriously infects — grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/04/25

Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils. vent above dish machine, hood, and walk-in cooler vents

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/04/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/04/25

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/04/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/04/25

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. [Corrected][Repeat]

Inspection — 03/26/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/25

Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food, food preparation surfaces, equipment, or utensils.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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