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LA COCINA DE KARLA #2

6626 JEFFERSON HWY RIVER RIDGE, LA 70123

Mexican
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 04/17/2026
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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 04/17/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
04/17/2026 Routine
2 critical -80 points D
02/03/2026 Routine
1 critical -30 points C → D
10/03/2025 Routine
3 critical -75 points A → C
04/03/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 04/17/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/17/26

Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus

Food held below 135°F allows dangerous bacteria to multiply and produce toxins that can't be destroyed by reheating. Clostridium perfringens alone causes nearly 1 million illnesses per year in the US.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/17/26

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 04/17/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.***Vent in restroom

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/17/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material***Under prep table and stove Rusty [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/17/26

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

Inspection — 02/03/2026
Safe Bite Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 02/03/26

A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. [Repeat]

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/03/26

Plumbing is not maintained.***Slow draining hand sink

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/03/26

Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/03/26

Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/03/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/03/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material***Under prep table

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/03/26

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

Inspection — 10/03/2025
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/03/25

Equipment and/or utensils are not constructed of approved materials. [Corrected]

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.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/03/25

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

The 3-compartment sink process (wash, rinse, sanitize) is designed to eliminate bacteria from utensils and equipment. Skipping steps or doing them out of order means utensils may look clean but still carry infectious organisms.

Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/03/25

A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. [Repeat]

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/03/25

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Inspection — 04/03/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 04/03/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored in a clean dry location. CUP LIDS

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/03/25

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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