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DON JUAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1137 WASHINGTON ST FRANKLINTON, LA 70438

Combined report: 2 permit areas
restaurant
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 10/05/2026
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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 10/05/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
10/05/2026 2nd Follow-Up
1 critical -52 points F → D
09/24/2026 1st Follow-Up
3 critical -345 points F → F
09/10/2026 Routine
6 critical -327 points C → F
04/20/2026 Routine
2 critical -70 points A → C
12/29/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
2nd Follow-Up — 10/05/2026 (25 days later)
Visit Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/05/26

Ready to eat| potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. Corrected with education; stated date labels will be arriving tomorrow. [Corrected][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 Corrected 0 pts 10/05/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/05/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 09/24/2026 (14 days later)
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/24/26

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/24/26

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

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 Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/24/26

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 09/24/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. None of the coolers/fridges had thermometers. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/24/26

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

Inspection — 09/10/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 09/10/26

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 ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 09/10/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. beans in cooler [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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 09/10/26

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

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.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 09/10/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Raw meat over drinks [Corrected][Repeat]

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 09/10/26

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/10/26

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 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

A utility sink with hot and cold water is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Floors are not clean. Very sticky, slippery

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. Throughout cooler, freezer, and kitchen [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. Throughout kitchen, storage, cooler, freezer, etc.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat. Women's bathroom [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 04/20/2026
Visit Grade: C (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/20/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Raw shrimp stored over 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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/20/26

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 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 04/20/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Ceiling tiles discolored

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/20/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/20/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. Some foods stored in uncovered containers [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/20/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material. Absorbent towels for drip drying and cardboard on floor in kitchen

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/20/26

Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat. [Repeat]

Inspection — 12/29/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/29/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/29/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/29/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/29/25

Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat. [Repeat]

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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