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BOOPALU'S GRILL & BAR

29669 HWY 22 SPRINGFIELD, LA 70462

Combined report: 2 permit areas
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Safe Bite Grade F Failing 05/20/2026
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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 05/20/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
05/20/2026 Routine
7 critical -280 points A → F
05/14/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 05/20/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

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

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 Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Non-food items are being stored with human food and not properly separated or excluded to prevent cross-contamination. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 05/20/26

Rodents are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. soda gun holders [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 ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 05/20/26

Rodents are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

The grease trap is not easily accessible for cleaning and/or is not serviced.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Mop sink is not accessible and cannot be used to clean wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water or similar waste.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens| air curtains| or other effective means of insect control.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/20/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food| food preparation surfaces| equipment| or utensils. all fans/mini splits, hood vents

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. outside/handles/bottoms of all equipment.

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

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 Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/20/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material shelves/cabinets/counter top

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/20/26

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Corrected]

Inspection — 05/14/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical 0 pts 05/14/25

Plumbing is not maintained. hand sink

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/14/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/14/25

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 05/14/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/14/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/14/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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