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CAFE JOSEPHINE

818 NAPOLEAN AVE A SUNSET, LA 70584

Combined report: 2 permit areas
RESTAURANT
Coffee
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/24/2026
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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 06/24/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/24/2026 1st Follow-Up
4 critical -290 points F
05/19/2026 Routine
1 critical -30 points F
03/18/2026 Routine
5 critical -332 points F
12/10/2025 Routine
4 critical -237 points F
1st Follow-Up — 06/24/2026 (36 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/24/26

Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises| and held under refrigeration| was not disposed of after 7 days. [Corrected]

Critical Repeat Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/24/26

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage| preparation| or display. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/24/26

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

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) 06/24/26

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 — 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 06/24/26

Floors are not clean. COOLER

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. COOLER DOORS, TABLES, GENERAL CLEANING [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/24/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. [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 0 pts 06/24/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Inspection — 05/19/2026
Safe Bite Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/19/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/19/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/19/26

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

Inspection — 03/18/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and should never be anywhere near a kitchen — let alone served to customers.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. ICE MACHINE [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 Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

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 03/18/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/18/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. [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 Corrected 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Inspection — 12/10/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 12/10/25

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and should never be anywhere near a kitchen — let alone served to customers.

Critical Repeat Corrected 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 12/10/25

Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 12/10/25

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 12/10/25

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 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 12/10/25

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. [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 Corrected 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/10/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/24/2026 RESTAURANT Latest
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05/19/2026 R BAR
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03/18/2026 RESTAURANT
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12/10/2025 RESTAURANT
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