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Nelson's Mexican Grill

11209 MURIEL AVE BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

MEXICAN Grill NELSON'S Mexican GRILL Nelson's
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Safe Bite Grade F Failing 05/21/2026
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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 05/21/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
05/21/2026 Routine
5 critical -197 points D → F
10/10/2025 Routine
4 critical -85 points D
Inspection — 05/21/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 05/21/26

Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law. India

Safe Bite Analysis Source traceability concern

Louisiana requires that crawfish and shrimp sold in restaurants come from approved, traceable sources. Imported product without proper documentation can't be verified as safe — it may have been processed under unknown safety standards.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/21/26

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 Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/21/26

There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.RAID [Corrected]

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 05/21/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. Behind bar counter and at 3 compartment sink of bar service .submit plan and install by June 2 ,2026

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

If there's no hand-washing station, NO ONE on staff can wash their hands properly. This is worse than a single employee skipping — it's a system failure that affects every food handler for every shift.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 05/21/26

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 05/21/26

Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction| renovation| or opening under new ownership of a food establishment. To permit recently added alcohol service counter

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.standing water in reach refrigerator

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

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 05/21/26

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

Inspection — 10/10/2025
Safe Bite Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/10/25

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) 10/10/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [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 Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/10/25

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 Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/10/25

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 — 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 10/10/25

Plumbing is not maintained. 3 compartment sink, reach-in frig

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.behind stove

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

05/21/2026 Latest
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