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EL PATRON

3109 JEAN LAFITTE PKWY CHALMETTE , LA 70043

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Restaurant
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 09/02/2026
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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 09/02/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
09/02/2026 Routine
1 critical -30 points D → D
06/03/2026 Routine
1 critical -25 points D → D
01/30/2026 Clean
0 points D → D
10/09/2025 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -52 points F → D
10/03/2025 Routine
7 critical -430 points ? → F
Inspection — 09/02/2026
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/02/26

Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law. [Repeat]

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.

Inspection — 06/03/2026
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/03/26

A sufficient quantity of hot water is not provided to meet the peak demands in the food establishment. [Corrected]

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 0 pts 06/03/26

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

Inspection — 01/30/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

1st Follow-Up — 10/09/2025 (6 days later)
Visit Grade: C (Historical)
Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/09/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected][Repeat]

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/09/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 10/09/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/09/25

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

Inspection — 10/03/2025
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/03/25

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 represents a critical food safety failure — it must never be served to customers.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/03/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Repeat]

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 Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/03/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *Can opener [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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 10/03/25

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 ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 10/03/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

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

Unlabeled chemical containers create a serious risk of 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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/03/25

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or complaint/issue [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 10/03/25

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 Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/03/25

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles. *Back storage area

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. *Corn starch [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/03/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. *Shelf above hot holding line, inside reach in cooler vents

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination *Containers on rusting racks [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/03/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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