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AGAVE BLUE TEQUILA & TACO BAR

1185 AMERICANA BLVD STE 1180 ZACHARY, LA 70791

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Kitchen -
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/02/2026
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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 06/02/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/02/2026 Routine
6 critical -225 points C → F
02/24/2026 2nd Follow-Up
0 points D → C
02/13/2026 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -75 points F → D
02/10/2026 Routine
5 critical -320 points F
10/29/2025 Routine
4 critical -125 points F
Inspection — 06/02/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/02/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [FOUNTAIN GUN NOZZLES] [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) 06/02/26

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 Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/02/26

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.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/02/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [INTERIOR OF 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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/02/26

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 Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/02/26

Flies are present in the establishment. [GNATS] [Corrected]

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Dead insects and insect fragments are not prevented from being impelled onto or falling on to exposed food| clean equipment| utensils| and linens| or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. [TOP OF DISH MACHINE]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/02/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/02/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting| chipping| grazing| scratching scoring| distortion or decomposition. [CUTTING BOARDS]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/02/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/02/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/02/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Corrected]

2nd Follow-Up — 02/24/2026 (14 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

1st Follow-Up — 02/13/2026 (3 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 02/13/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Inspection — 02/10/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 02/10/26

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 02/10/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE], [CAN OPENER BLADE]

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 02/10/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required. [3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER MUST BE MINIMUM 110F]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 02/10/26

Roaches are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 02/10/26

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 — 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 Corrected 0 pts 02/10/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/10/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. [CUTTING BOARDS]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/10/26

Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures. [BROKEN PREP COOLER]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/10/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/10/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/10/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/10/26

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

Inspection — 10/29/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/29/25

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. [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 Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/29/25

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

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/29/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [CAN OPENER BLADE] [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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/29/25

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/29/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [DUSTY RESTROOM VENT COVERS], [DUSTY KITCHEN VENT COVERS] 3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. [STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA] [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 10/29/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/29/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/29/25

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. [CUTTING BOARDS]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/29/25

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material [FOIL ON SHELVES], [FOIL ON GRILL]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 10/29/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/29/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/29/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/02/2026 Bar Latest
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