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MOTHERS RESTAURANT

401 POYDRAS ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

Combined report: 2 permit areas
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 07/29/2026
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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 07/29/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
07/29/2026 1st Follow-Up
2 critical -89 points D → D
07/13/2026 Routine
6 critical -290 points D → D
04/22/2026 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -37 points F → D
04/08/2026 Routine
6 critical -242 points C → F
11/20/2025 Routine
2 critical -72 points ? → C
1st Follow-Up — 07/29/2026 (16 days later)
Visit Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 07/29/26

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

Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 07/29/26

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 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 07/29/26

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/29/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/29/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material [Repeat]

Inspection — 07/13/2026
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/13/26

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/13/26

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 07/13/26

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 07/13/26

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 Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/13/26

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.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 07/13/26

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 07/13/26

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

Floor is not sloped to drain.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 07/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 07/13/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/13/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting| chipping| grazing| scratching scoring| distortion or decomposition. *cutting board [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material *rusting surfaces

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/13/26

Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/13/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/13/26

A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided. *upstairs [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/13/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash| dust| or contamination *clean equipment on top of rusting shelving

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/13/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/13/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/13/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 04/22/2026 (14 days later)
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/22/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *soda gun/holder [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 04/22/26

Food is not stored in a dry location [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/22/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. *cooler by register [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/22/26

Equipment used for cooling| heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/22/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/22/26

Ware washing equipment used for washing and rinsing equipment| utensils| or raw foods| or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment are not cleaned at a required frequency. *faucet [Corrected][Repeat]

Inspection — 04/08/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/08/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *soda gun/holder

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 ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/08/26

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

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) 04/08/26

An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/08/26

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 Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/08/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *can opener/holder, ice machine, coffee maker [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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 04/08/26

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.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Ware washing equipment used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment are not cleaned at a required frequency. *faucet

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Floors are not clean. *drain by register, drain in back prep area(corrected)

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. *hoods, dusty vents, walk in cooler fan covers

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles. *walk in cooler light panels

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Food is not stored in a dry location *food stored in cooler by register

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. *walk in cooler, cooler door by register

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material *rusty shelves

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations. *back of fryers, ovens

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. *microwave, interior cooler by register, ice scoop holder(corrected), food container(corrected)

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/08/26

A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided. *chlorine for dishwasher [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/08/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/08/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. *pots

Inspection — 11/20/2025
Visit Grade: C (Historical)
Critical Repeat Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/20/25

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

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) 11/20/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/20/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

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07/13/2026
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04/22/2026 BAR
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