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JD COCINA-MFE

25675 LA HIGHWAY 16 DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726

Combined report: 3 permit areas
COCINA - COCINA-MFE MFE
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 06/30/2026
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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 06/30/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
06/30/2026 2nd Follow-Up
2 critical -82 points F → D
06/03/2026 1st Follow-Up
5 critical -405 points F → F
06/01/2026 Routine
10 critical -615 points D → F
03/10/2026 Routine
1 critical -35 points D → D
12/11/2025 2nd Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points D → D
11/25/2025 1st Follow-Up
7 critical -525 points F → D
11/24/2025 Routine
10 critical -655 points A → F
02/27/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
2nd Follow-Up — 06/30/2026 (29 days later)
Visit Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/30/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. MEMO 2019- 003 [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/30/26

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

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/30/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/30/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/30/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 06/03/2026 (2 days later)
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/03/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. COS MEMO 2019-003 [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical Repeat ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/03/26

Flies are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Shigella Salmonella E. coli

Flies land on garbage and feces then land on food, transferring bacteria like Shigella and Salmonella. However, the direct risk from occasional fly presence is lower than other pest issues.

Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/03/26

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

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 Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/03/26

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

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 Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/03/26

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/03/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/03/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/03/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/03/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/03/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/03/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/03/26

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

Inspection — 06/01/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/01/26

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

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/01/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 06/01/26

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash| rinse and sanitize.

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/01/26

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/01/26

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/01/26

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

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 06/01/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single use articles.

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/01/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or compliant/issue. 3-compartment sink [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 06/01/26

Flies are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Shigella Salmonella E. coli

Flies land on garbage and feces then land on food, transferring bacteria like Shigella and Salmonella. However, the direct risk from occasional fly presence is lower than other pest issues.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/01/26

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/01/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/01/26

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

Inspection — 03/10/2026
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/10/26

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 Repeat 0 pts 03/10/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Back door by dinning area [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in leaking water

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/10/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

2nd Follow-Up — 12/11/2025 (17 days later)
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/11/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 11/25/2025 (1 days later)
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/25/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. ice machine [Repeat]

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/25/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/25/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or compliant/issue. 3-compartment sink [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/25/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/25/25

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

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 Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/25/25

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/25/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/25/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/25/25

Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/25/25

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/25/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/25/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/25/25

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

Inspection — 11/24/2025
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 11/24/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

Unwashed hands are the #1 way restaurant workers spread Norovirus — which causes half of all food poisoning outbreaks. An infected worker can carry billions of virus particles; it only takes a few to make you sick.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 11/24/25

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

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 11/24/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.

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 Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/24/25

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/24/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 11/24/25

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

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 11/24/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine

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 10 pts 11/24/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/24/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or compliant/issue. 3-compartment sink [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/24/25

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/24/25

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/24/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/24/25

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/24/25

Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent. Can

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/24/25

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

Inspection — 02/27/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical 0 pts 02/27/25

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/27/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/27/25

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

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