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TAL'S HUMMUS

4800 MAGAZINE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 03/20/2026
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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 03/20/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

6

1st Follow-Up
03/20/2026

2

Critical

4

Non-Critical

1st Follow-Up — 03/20/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Repeat 14 - 1309 03/20/26

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

Critical Repeat 30 - 2303 03/20/26

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 103 - 3505.1 03/20/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 106 - 3703.4 03/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 49 - 1107 03/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 69 - 2113 03/20/26

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

Inspection — 03/13/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical 1 - 1101 03/13/26

Food prepared, packed, or held under conditions where it may have been contaminated. **BREAD NOT COVERED IN FREEZER, UNNECESSARY PESONS IN PREP AREA*

Critical Repeat 14 - 1309 03/13/26

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

Critical 18 - 1507 03/13/26

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

Critical 24 - 1703 03/13/26

Food was not prepared with the least possible manual contact, with suitable utensils, and on surfaces that have been cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use to prevent cross-contamination.

Critical 28 - 2501 03/13/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. **POTATO SLICER**

Critical 30 - 2303 03/13/26

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.

Critical 30 - 2513 03/13/26

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Critical 47 - 3501 03/13/26

Flies are present in the establishment.

Critical 5 - 1507 03/13/26

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.

Non-Critical 103 - 3505.1 03/13/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.

Non-Critical 105 - 3701.5 03/13/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 106 - 3703.3 03/13/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. 3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.

Non-Critical 114 - 501.3 03/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 120 - 4119.2 03/13/26

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

Non-Critical 49 - 1107 03/13/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 54 - 1501.1 03/13/26

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical 54 - 1501.3 03/13/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination **FREEZERS STORED OUTSIDE*

Non-Critical Repeat 67 - 2101.1 03/13/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. *DISH MACHINE AND COOLERS* [Repeat]

Non-Critical 69 - 2113 03/13/26

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

Non-Critical 81 - 2513 03/13/26

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

Non-Critical 83 - 2517.2 03/13/26

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

Non-Critical 92 - 3903 03/13/26

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

Non-Critical 93 - 4101 03/13/26

Persons unnecessary to the food establishment are present in the food preparation or ware washing area.

Non-Critical Repeat 94 - 3109.5 03/13/26

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

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